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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