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political reporter Nour Haydar

Federal government commits to signing global pledge to reduce methane emissions

The federal government has confirmed Australia will sign up to a global pledge to reduce methane emissions, while insisting the commitment will not involve any new taxes or levies.

The Morrison government refused to sign the US and European Union-led pledge to cut global methane emissions by 30 per cent this decade, citing concerns over its impact on the agriculture sector.

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