Meaning of flatulence tax | Babel Free

Definitions

A tax on methane emissions from cows, first proposed in New Zealand.

Examples

“A flatulence tax proposed to offset the damage to the ozone layer by farm animal gases could cost New Zealand farmers up to R15billion,”

“We can safely assume they would not favor a flatulence tax. Rice cultivation and associated methane emissions are increasing to feed the exploding population”

“To meet these Kyoto targets, the New Zealand government has proposed a flatulence tax on farmers of sheep, cows, deer and goats.”

“New Zealand has abandoned plans for a flatulence tax on animals in the face of fierce opposition from farmers”

“Belching cows and pigs could start costing farmers money if a proposal to charge fees for air-polluting animals becomes law.”

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