New Zealand pushes for ‘fart tax’ to tackle climate change

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October 12, 2022

In a world first, New Zealand is pushing ahead with their proposal for a ‘fart tax’ to help fight climate change

New Zealand is considering giving a ‘farm tax’ to farmers for the methane gas emitted by their cows and sheep.

All in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture by 2025, which account for over 50% of New Zealand’s total emissions.

“New Zealand’s farmers are set to be the first in the world to reduce agricultural emissions, positioning our biggest export market for the competitive advantage that brings in a world increasingly discerning about the provenance of their food.”
Jacinda adern, New zeland prime minister

The tax would be levied on methane, a powerful gas that is produced by cows and sheep when they digest food.

The government is hoping that the tax will incentivise farmers to adopt practices that would reduce emissions from their herds.

Practices like changing the animals’ diets, or using technology to capture and use the methane gas for energy.

The tax will potentially set a precedent for other countries to follow suit.

Turns out tackling climate change will require everyone to do their part- even the cows.

Think I need to get my cows to burp more. pic.twitter.com/spNTqhCjEt
— Andrew Hoggard (@andrew_hoggard) October 5, 2022

New Zealand farmers are not happy about the proposal, many saying it’s “a laughing stock” and will destroy their production line.

“Our plan was to keep farmers farming… Instead farmers will be selling so fast you won’t even hear the dogs barking on the back of the ute (pickup truck) as they drive off.”
Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard

Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard

Technological terror: China reveals uncanny AI romance film

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April 24, 2024

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As competition intensifies in the streaming landscape, with players like Roku, Vizio, and Samsung launching their ad-supported platforms, TCL aims to carve its niche by offering compelling original content.

TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

Debuting this summer, “Next Stop Paris,” an AI-driven love story, marks the inaugural program from TCLtvPlus Studios

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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April 24, 2024

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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April 24, 2024

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.