Denmark rolls out plans for world’s first carbon tax on livestock

Methane emissions from cows, sheep and pigs will be targeted as part of efforts to reduce Denmark's greenhouse gas emissions by 70 percent from 1990 levels.  AFP - JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN

Denmark has announced plans to implement the world's first carbon tax on livestock emissions, starting in 2030.

Agriculture is the biggest source of emissions for Denmark, which is a major dairy and pork exporter, and the plan is aimed at helping the country meet its climate goals.