Methane, Climate Policy & Scientific Crediability, Peter Foster on RCR
PETER FOSTER: PART 1: Methane, Climate Policy, and Scientific Credibility
Scientist Peter Foster sits down with Don Nicolson and Jaspreet Boparai to unpack a letter to PM Christopher Luxon from 26 climate scientists opposing New Zealand’s proposed shift to a “no additional warming” biogenic methane target. They critically examine the scientific claims behind the letter, arguing that methane’s role in warming is overstated without global concentration increases. Peter suggests that New Zealand’s agricultural sector is being pressured by unfounded science, misguided corporate responses, and international expectations, while claiming many solutions pushed on farmers are unworkable and profit-driven. The trio also reflect on broader global trends in climate policy, casting doubt on the longevity of net zero commitments and hinting at a growing political pushback in countries like the UK.