New Zealand accused of ‘full-blown climate denial’ over cuts to methane reduction targets

<p>Farmers praised the move, but scientists and opposition parties criticised it as ‘weak’ and ‘unambitious’</p><p>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.</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/newzealand">New Zealand’s</a> right-leaning coalition government outlined plans on Sunday to reduce methane emissions by between 14 and 24% by 2050, compared to 2017 levels.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/13/new-zealand-government-accused-climate-denial-methane-reduction-targets">Continue reading...</a>