Etiket: polluters
Almost all Belgian beaches exceed European thresholds: plastic litter and construction waste are the biggest polluters
Belgian beaches exceed the European thresholds for good environmental status on almost all points. This was evident on Wednesday from the first measurements by the non-profit organization Proper Strand Lopers…
The minister succeeds with difficulty: making agreements with major polluters about lower emissions
It is one of the main ways in which the Netherlands reduces CO emissions2 wants to push back – but it was much slower than expected in 2022. Minister Micky…
Three biggest polluters: China, India and Russia, will not send head of state to climate summit
The climate summit in Egypt (COP27) that starts on November 6 is not without discussion. The dubious host country is not known as a major climate player and does not…
Milieudefense: financial institutions major hidden polluters
They do not emit a cloud of dirty air themselves, but are nevertheless considered to be the biggest polluters in the Netherlands. According to Milieudefensie, thirteen Dutch financial institutions are…
You can’t get rid of the biggest polluters quickly
After all the tractor protests and hay bales on highways, the cabinet has opted for a soft approach. For the time being, no permits from farmers will be revoked to…
You can’t get rid of the biggest polluters quickly
After all the tractor protests and hay bales on highways, the cabinet has opted for a soft approach. For the time being, no permits from farmers will be revoked to…
Remkes: end nitrogen emissions from 500 to 600 major polluters as soon as possible
The government must ‘end’ the nitrogen emissions of 500 to 600 major polluters as soon as possible. This is stated in the long-awaited report by discussion leader Johan Remkes about…
Extra inspectors and tougher penalties for polluters in Rotterdam
Rotterdam will punish polluters of crowded recreational areas more severely than in previous years. Visitors to Rotterdam parks who do not clean up after their visit this summer risk a…
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…