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On our reaction platform NUjij, visitors can discuss the news and ask the editors questions. We receive tens of thousands of responses every week. In this weekly column we list…
Discussion | NUjij statement: ‘We have to start working from home again to save energy’
We can save a lot of oil by working from home and thus reducing commuting, experts told NU.nl last week. Should the cabinet reintroduce home working advice to reduce dependence…
Discussion | NUjij statement: ‘Lower energy tax hinders savings’
To reduce dependence on Russian gas, experts emphasize the importance of saving energy. But the government wants to dampen the effect of the increased energy prices by lowering the excise…
Discussion | NUjij statement: ‘Keep Rotterdam coal-fired power station open to reduce gas demand’
The Rotterdam Onyx coal-fired power station would soon be closed with a subsidy of more than 200 million euros. But, despite the large CO2 emissions from coal-fired power stations, wouldn’t…
Discussion | NUjij statement: ‘We must also adapt to climate change’
On Monday, the UN climate panel published a new report on climate adaptation: how can we deal with global warming and associated effects such as drought, flooding and sea level…
Discussion | NUjij statement: ‘Natural gas-free living even more urgent due to war in Ukraine’
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there has been much discussion about our dependence on Russian gas. The House of Representatives is concerned and wants to investigate how we can obtain…
Discussion | NUjij statement: ‘Large polluters need subsidies to go green’
The new cabinet wants to allocate billions in the coming years to help the polluting industry go green. Subsidizing companies and building the necessary infrastructure are part of the ‘green…
Discussion | NUjij statement: ‘The climate crisis cannot be solved without nuclear energy’
The cabinet wants to build two new nuclear power stations. Some environmental organizations are very much against this, because of the nuclear waste that is generated. Proponents praise nuclear power…
Discussion | NUjij statement: ‘Every bank should be a sustainable bank’
If you want to open a bank account, you have a lot of choice in the Netherlands. Some banks are fully committed to sustainable investments and score great figures in…
Discussion | NUjij statement: ‘Introduce a meat tax due to the impact on the environment and climate’
Livestock farming in the Netherlands is responsible for the emission of many greenhouse gases and nitrogen. The climate impact of beef in particular is quite high. Should the tax on…