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A carbon tax on farming to reduce carbon emissions? New Zealand is pioneering this new policy. Here's why its touted benefits may not be a sure thing

Agriculture contributes an estimated one-quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. The economy in New Zealand, a tiny country at the bottom of the world, relies on its vast natural resources such as fishing, forestry and mining, and most critically agriculture. More than 80% of money coming into the country is from these primary sector exports. So why is it initiating the world’s first agricultural farming carbon tax, which some say will damage its critical farming sector? ....

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