Farmers praised the move, but scientists and opposition parties criticised it as ‘weak’ and ‘unambitious’
Environmental campaigners have accused New Zealand’s government of “full-blown climate denial” after it slashed targets for reducing emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.
New Zealand’s right-leaning coalition government outlined plans on Sunday to reduce methane emissions by between 14 and 24% by 2050, compared to 2017 levels.
The previous target was between 24 and 47%.
Farmers – who had taken issue with the previous target – praised the move, but scientists and opposition parties criticised it as “weak” and “unambitious”.
