New Zealand accused of 'climate denial' over new methane targets | International

WELLINGTON, Oct 13, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - 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. New Zealand's right-leaning coalition government outlined plans on Sunday to reduce methane emissions by between 14 and 24 percent by 2050, compared to 2017 levels. Farmers -- who had taken issue with the previous target -- praised the move, but scientists and opposition parties criticised it as "weak" and "unambitious". Greenpeace's New Zealand office said the policy shift "amounts to full-blown climate denial". Amanda Larsson, a climate campaigner with the environmental group, said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was "choosing... corporate profits over our kids' future"....