State does not have to come up with new clean air measures, court rules
6 years, 10 months ago

State does not have to come up with new clean air measures, court rules

Dutch News  

The Dutch state does not have to take new measures to ensure Dutch air quality does not exceed EU pollution limits, appeal court judges ruled on Tuesday. In a fast-track hearing in September, judges gave the Dutch state two weeks to come up with a plan to drastically improve air quality and said ministers must publish a list of all the places in the Netherlands where pollution limits are being broken or may be broken in the future. Milieudefensie, which brought the case, claims tens of thousands of people die prematurely in the Netherlands every year because of air pollution. In January, the Dutch health council called on the government to bring in much tougher rules on air quality and to follow the guidelines set down by the World Health Organisation rather than the EU.

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Stricter air quality rules hindering housing construction, provinces, municipalities say
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Stricter air quality rules hindering housing construction, provinces, municipalities say

NL Times  

Stricter European standards for clean air could bring housing construction in urban areas and regions with a lot of industry or livestock farms to a standstill, municipalities and provinces warn. From 2030, provinces and municipalities are expected to take action if air pollution threatens to become too bad. The Interprovincial Consultation and the Association of Dutch Municipalities, therefore, want the …

Air pollution in the Netherlands exceeds WHO limits in many areas
1 month, 1 week ago

Air pollution in the Netherlands exceeds WHO limits in many areas

NL Times  

Air quality in the Netherlands is severely lacking in many regions, with the west side of Rotterdam, including Schiedam and Vlaardingen, ranking as the most polluted area, according to an investigation by the journalism platform Pointer. According to the findings, Schiedam has the worst air quality, with pollution levels 2.15 times higher than the WHO-recommended limits. Delft ranks fourth, Utrecht …

Dutch government considers appeal after losing nitrogen case
2 months, 1 week ago

Dutch government considers appeal after losing nitrogen case

Dutch News  

Wednesday’s court ruling ordering the Dutch state to take action to reduce nitrogen-based pollution immediately is “not the verdict I had hoped for,” farm minister Femke Wiersma said in a short statement. In particular, they say, the minister’s plans to focus on innovation to reduce nitrogen pollution, a different approach to nature management and a voluntary buy-out scheme for farmers, …

Dutch court orders government to meet pollution reduction targets or face millions in fines
2 months, 1 week ago

Dutch court orders government to meet pollution reduction targets or face millions in fines

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A Dutch court on Wednesday ordered the country’s government to meet its own goals for reducing overall nitrogen emissions by 2030, a decision that could have major economic and political consequences. The District Court of The Hague criticized the government’s lack of plans to address the pollution crisis and said that within five years, half the …

Court tells Dutch state to slash nitrogen pollution by 2030
2 months, 1 week ago

Court tells Dutch state to slash nitrogen pollution by 2030

Dutch News  

Judges have ordered the Dutch state to take action to reduce nitrogen-based pollution in the country’s most vulnerable habitats or face a fine of €10 million in 2030. “The court will, therefore, rule that the state is acting unlawfully towards Greenpeace… There are areas where a decline in nitrogen deposits is most urgent from an ecological point of view.” Greenpeace …

Greenpeace wins: Court orders Dutch State to take more action against nitrogen in nature
2 months, 1 week ago

Greenpeace wins: Court orders Dutch State to take more action against nitrogen in nature

NL Times  

The State must take more measures to reduce the deposition of nitrogen in nature, the court in The Hague ruled on Wednesday in a case brought by Greenpeace against the Dutch government. The State must ensure that no more nitrogen is deposited on half of the nitrogen-sensitive nature than the area can handle by 31 December 2030, as is laid …

Bad air quality in the Netherlands makes thousands of people want to move
4 years, 2 months ago

Bad air quality in the Netherlands makes thousands of people want to move

NL Times  

Tens of thousands of Dutch people want to move due to air pollution, according to Longfonds, a non-profit organization specialized in improving lung health and helping people with lung disease. They state that 12 percent of lung patients want to move due to bad air quality. “We’re talking here about tens of thousands of people that suffer so much due …

Dutch gov't, municipalities sign promise to improve air quality
5 years, 2 months ago

Dutch gov't, municipalities sign promise to improve air quality

NL Times  

Dozens of Dutch municipalities, provinces and the central government will sign the Clean Air Agreement on Monday - a promise to improve air quality in the Netherlands. "Around 11 thousand people in the Netherlands die prematurely due to dirty air," Environment Minister Stientje van Veldhoven said. Within 10 years we want to meet the standards of which the World Health …

EU clean-air policy increased life expectancy in NL by 6 years
5 years, 4 months ago

EU clean-air policy increased life expectancy in NL by 6 years

NL Times  

The European Union's policy on air quality led to much cleaner air in the Netherlands, according to a study by public health institute RIVM. Without the European measures implemented since the 1970s, air pollution in the country would be much higher and the average life expectancy in the Netherlands would be about six years lower, the RIVM said. Due to …

Gov't pushes €10 mil. into improving air quality in Dutch cities
6 years, 9 months ago

Gov't pushes €10 mil. into improving air quality in Dutch cities

NL Times  

Air quality in Dutch city centers will meet European standards by the end of this year, according to a new prognoses State Secretary Stientje van Veldhoven of Infrastructure presented to parliament on Monday. To help achieve this goal, Van Veldhoven is pushing 10 million euros extra into measures to improve air quality in Amsterdam, Arnhem, Eindhoven, Rotterdam and Utrecht, ANP …

State does not have to come up with new clean air measures, court rules
6 years, 10 months ago

State does not have to come up with new clean air measures, court rules

Dutch News  

The Dutch state does not have to take new measures to ensure Dutch air quality does not exceed EU pollution limits, appeal court judges ruled on Tuesday. In a fast-track hearing in September, judges gave the Dutch state two weeks to come up with a plan to drastically improve air quality and said ministers must publish a list of all …

No extra measures needed against particulate matter emissions, court rules
6 years, 10 months ago

No extra measures needed against particulate matter emissions, court rules

NL Times  

The Dutch State does not have to take extra measures to comply with the European standards on particulate matter emissions, the court in The Hague ruled on Tuesday. When this case first appeared in court, the judge decided that the Dutch government must come up with a plan to improve air quality to the point that it meets EU standards, …

Netherlands to take extra measures to improve air quality
7 years ago

Netherlands to take extra measures to improve air quality

NL Times  

State Secretary Stientje van Veldhoven of Infrastructure and Water Management plans to implement around 100 extra measures to ensure that air quality throughout the Netherlands meets European standards, ANP reports. Van Veldhoven stressed that meeting European standards on air quality is not the Dutch government's final goal. In January the Dutch Health Council called on Van Veldhoven to come up …

UK could face court action over air pollution after EU warning: 'We can delay no more'
7 years, 2 months ago

UK could face court action over air pollution after EU warning: 'We can delay no more'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nine European countries including the …

Dutch health council calls for tough rules to boost air quality
7 years, 2 months ago

Dutch health council calls for tough rules to boost air quality

Dutch News  

The Dutch health council has called on the government to bring in much tougher rules on air quality and to follow the guidelines set down by the World Health Organisation rather than the EU. Current progress on cutting pollution means the WHO limits should be reached by 2030 but for real health benefits, pollution should be reduced still further, and …

Dutch health council calls for tough rules to boost air quality
7 years, 2 months ago

Dutch health council calls for tough rules to boost air quality

Dutch News  

The Dutch health council has called on the government to bring in much tougher rules on air quality and to follow the guidelines set down by the World Health Organisation rather than the EU. Current progress on cutting pollution means the WHO limits should be reached by 2030 but for real health benefits, pollution should be reduced still further, and …

Netherlands will only meet WHO clean air standards in 2030: Health Council
7 years, 2 months ago

Netherlands will only meet WHO clean air standards in 2030: Health Council

NL Times  

If no further measures are taken, the Netherlands will only meet the World Health Organization's clean air advice standards by 2030. The Council calls on State Secretary Stientje van Veldhoven of Infrastructure and Water Management to come up with an "ambitious plan" to improve air quality in the country. But still around 12 thousand people annually die prematurely due to …

Court rejects Milieudefensie air pollution case against the Dutch state
7 years, 3 months ago

Court rejects Milieudefensie air pollution case against the Dutch state

Dutch News  

Environmental campaign group Milieudefensie has lost its case against the Dutch state for not doing enough to combat air pollution. The organisation claimed that the state’s failure to act on air pollution not only has an impact on health but broke human rights rules. Milieudefensie claims tens of thousands of people die prematurely in the Netherlands every year because of …

Court rejects Milieudefensie air pollution case against the Dutch state
7 years, 3 months ago

Court rejects Milieudefensie air pollution case against the Dutch state

Dutch News  

Environmental campaign group Milieudefensie has lost its case against the Dutch state for not doing enough to combat air pollution. The organisation claimed that the state’s failure to act on air pollution not only has an impact on health but broke human rights rules. Milieudefensie claims tens of thousands of people die prematurely in the Netherlands every year because of …

Environmental group loses cleaner-air lawsuit against Dutch State
7 years, 3 months ago

Environmental group loses cleaner-air lawsuit against Dutch State

NL Times  

On Wednesday the court in The Hague ruled against Milieudefensie in a lawsuit filed by the environmental group to force the Dutch government to take more measures to reduce air pollution. According to the court, the Dutch State is taking sufficient measures to improve air quality, NU.nl reports. The RIVM's annual air quality report in October revealed that air pollution …

Court will decide on September 7 about air pollution demand
7 years, 7 months ago

Court will decide on September 7 about air pollution demand

Dutch News  

Judges in The Hague will decide on September 7 if the Dutch state needs to do more to reduce air pollution, in a case brought by environmental group Milieudefensie. The organisation’s lawyer Phon van den Biesen told the court that tens of thousands of people die prematurely in the Netherlands every year because of air pollution. Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The …

Court will decide on September 7 about air pollution demand
7 years, 7 months ago

Court will decide on September 7 about air pollution demand

Dutch News  

Judges in The Hague will decide on September 7 if the Dutch state needs to do more to reduce air pollution, in a case brought by environmental group Milieudefensie. The organisation’s lawyer Phon van den Biesen told the court that tens of thousands of people die prematurely in the Netherlands every year because of air pollution. Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The …

Environmental group demands anti-air pollution measures in Dutch court
7 years, 7 months ago

Environmental group demands anti-air pollution measures in Dutch court

NL Times  

In the summary proceedings court on Wednesday, environmental organization Milieudefensie demanded that the Dutch state immediately implement measures to reduce air pollution. Campaign leader Anne Knol calls it "absolutely necessary that measures be taken quickly to make the air healthier", NOS reports. Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague are in the top 12 of the most polluted city areas in Europe, …

Environmental organization sues Dutch state for cleaner air
7 years, 10 months ago

Environmental organization sues Dutch state for cleaner air

NL Times  

Environmental organization Milieudefensie - the Dutch Friends of the Earth - filed another lawsuit against the Dutch state to force the government to improve the air quality in the country. The organization already filed a lawsuit against the government last year, but so far nothing has come of it, NOS reports. "Every year thousands of people die because of air …

Dutch air and water quality need improvement, EU report shows
8 years, 1 month ago

Dutch air and water quality need improvement, EU report shows

Dutch News  

The main challenges facing the Netherlands in implementing EU environmental standards concern air and water quality, according to a new report by the European Commission. ‘Improving water quality, in particular regarding nutrients concentrations in surface water,’ and ‘improving air quality, in particular the concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and ozone to prevent premature deaths,’ top the list of concerns, the report …

Dutch air and water quality need improvement, EU report shows
8 years, 1 month ago

Dutch air and water quality need improvement, EU report shows

Dutch News  

The main challenges facing the Netherlands in implementing EU environmental standards concern air and water quality, according to a new report by the European Commission. ‘Improving water quality, in particular regarding nutrients concentrations in surface water,’ and ‘improving air quality, in particular the concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and ozone to prevent premature deaths,’ top the list of concerns, the report …

Milieudefensie takes Dutch state to court over air pollution
8 years, 7 months ago

Milieudefensie takes Dutch state to court over air pollution

Dutch News  

Environmental campaign group Milieudefensie is taking the Dutch state to court to force it to take action on air quality. The organisation says the air quality in many places breaks European guidelines and immediate action needs to be taken to improve it. Campaign leader Anne Knol points to Britain where she says the courts have intervened to make sure air …

Dutch state to appeal against climate ruling, CO2 emissions fall
9 years, 7 months ago

Dutch state to appeal against climate ruling, CO2 emissions fall

Dutch News  

The Dutch government is to appeal against a landmark court ruling which ordered it to do more to reduce CO2 emissions. In June, judges in The Hague ruled the Dutch government must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25% by 2020 compared with 1990 – in line with international agreements. Reductions However, the national statistics office CBS said on …

Dutch state to appeal against climate ruling, CO2 emissions fall
9 years, 7 months ago

Dutch state to appeal against climate ruling, CO2 emissions fall

Dutch News  

The Dutch government is to appeal against a landmark court ruling which ordered it to do more to reduce CO2 emissions. In June, judges in The Hague ruled the Dutch government must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25% by 2020 compared with 1990 – in line with international agreements. Reductions However, the national statistics office CBS said on …

Dutch government in court over failure to act on climate change
9 years, 11 months ago

Dutch government in court over failure to act on climate change

Dutch News  

A landmark legal case is being heard in The Hague on Tuesday in which 886 Dutch citizens are taking the government to court for not doing enough to avoid climate change. They are asking the court to declare that the Dutch government must implement policies to reduce its emissions by between 25% and 40% below 1990 levels by 2020. Dangerous …

Dutch government in court over failure to act on climate change
9 years, 11 months ago

Dutch government in court over failure to act on climate change

Dutch News  

A landmark legal case is being heard in The Hague on Tuesday in which 886 Dutch citizens are taking the government to court for not doing enough to avoid climate change. They are asking the court to declare that the Dutch government must implement policies to reduce its emissions by between 25% and 40% below 1990 levels by 2020. Dangerous …

Air pollution could get Netherlands fined by EU: environmentalists
10 years ago

Air pollution could get Netherlands fined by EU: environmentalists

NL Times  

The high level of air pollution in the Netherlands could lead to large fines from the European Union. This is according to Milieu Defensie, based on nitrogen dioxide measurements made on 58 main roads. This is the first years that the entire Netherlands has to meet the European standard for the concentration of nitrogen dioxide in the air. In the …

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