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Quality and extent of peatlands fall far short of targets
In more than 75% of natural peatlands, the targets for the extent and quality of natural peatland are not being met. Major causes ...
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Implementation of freshwater measures delayed; damage caused by drought increasing in the Netherlands
The implementation of the government’s freshwater policy is falling behind schedule. As a result, the measures cost more and the ...
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Surface water concentration of harmful industrial substances barely improved in 12 years
The Netherlands Court of Audit has investigated the concentration of 15 harmful industrial substances in Dutch surface waters ...
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Very limited overlap between energy saving obligation and financial incentives
The government has introduced both a mandatory obligation and a series of grant schemes to promote energy savings. In the ...
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Construction of sustainable hydrogen network uncertain
To transition from fossil fuel to sustainable forms of energy, the Minister of Climate Policy and Green Growth (KGG) is ...
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Drinking water savings making slow progress
The Netherlands Court of Audit concludes in a publication released today, Drinking water under pressure, that achievement of the ...
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