Denmark: CO2 tax for agriculture
Denmark has become the first country to introduce a carbon tax for the agricultural sector. From 2030, farmers will have to pay a levy of 120 Danish kroner (approx. 16 euros) on average on each tonne of emitted CO2, rising to 300 kroner (40 euros) by 2035. In addition, agricultural areas that leak methane will be put out of operation. Both the farmers' union and the nature conservation union support the plan.
Exemplary
Berlingske is full of praise:
“If an effective system of taxing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions can be developed, the term 'pioneer state' will not be just an empty catchword. We will be able to inspire other countries to take action to protect the climate. ... Either way, the agreement can rightly be called historic. It will enduringly and significantly transform the Danish landscape, benefiting the sea and the climate and creating space for a dynamic and highly productive agricultural industry.”
We can't do this all on our own
Jyllands-Posten hopes for imitators:
“The politicians behind the broad agreement basked in their success as usual and emphasised that Denmark could now once again proudly assume the title of 'pioneer state'. Politicians are very proud of this. And it sounds good too. ... But Denmark is not alone in the world, and it will be just small puddles in a big lake if we continue to be a pioneer without our neighbours making the effort to follow suit.”