Etiket: Nitrogen
First evaluation of progress of nitrogen and nature policy | News item
News item | 29-02-2024 | 08:50 The measures that the government has implemented since 2021 make a positive contribution to the future quality of nature. This is the conclusion of…
Destructive report makes mincemeat of nitrogen policy
The nitrogen policy of outgoing minister Christianne van der Wal (VVD) is rattling on all sides. Researchers from the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, Wageningen University and the RIVM provide these…
Despite protests from farmers and politicians, the European Parliament still approves the nature restoration law: “Could lead to nitrogen crisis XXL in the future”
It seemed to be a thriller in the European Parliament, but the nature restoration law was nevertheless approved smoothly. The aim is to slow down and restore the decline of…
Research: government nitrogen plans insufficient to achieve 2030 or 2035 targets
Government plans to significantly reduce nitrogen emissions from agriculture are insufficient to achieve the targets for 2030 or 2035. This is the conclusion of the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL),…
The Netherlands must take more measures against nitrogen emissions from agriculture
The plans that have been drawn up in the Netherlands at national and provincial level to significantly reduce nitrogen emissions from agriculture over the next ten years do not go…
Redevelopment of Norgervaart delayed due to nitrogen
The approach to the Norgervaart near Huis ter Heide and Bovensmilde is being delayed. Nitrogen is the culprit. The Norgervaart must be redesigned with a new road surface, adjusted speed…
Brabant is trying with all its might to stop nitrogen from Belgium
The province of Brabant appeals to the Flemish government against the permit granted to the company Ineos. It will build a new ethane cracker, a kind of plastic factory, in…
Research: sustainable energy infrastructure necessary to reduce nitrogen emissions from industry | News item
News item | 09-02-2024 | 2:30 PM The expansion of energy infrastructure is necessary to reduce nitrogen emissions from industry. New research shows that nitrogen emissions from the construction of…
Smoother nitrogen policy? ‘Things could hardly be worse for nature, really.’ | climate
Forming parties can want anything, but a more flexible nitrogen policy? It is not possible, says ecologist Wieger Wamelink. Nature is not doing well at all, he concludes. “Lichens, arnica,…
Agriculture emitted more nitrogen in 2023 due to a dry summer
Agriculture emitted more nitrogen in 2023 than in 2022. Due to the dry summer, there was less grass to fix nitrogen. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), nitrogen emissions were 6.5…