News - Environment, climate and energy
33 news items on Environment, climate and energy
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Combatting environmental crime is fumbling in the dark
A small group of the 500 or so companies that work with large volumes of hazardous substances repeatedly violate environmental ...
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Alternatives to the involvement of state owned enterprises in energy transition inadequately studied
The Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy has not adequately explained why he is charging the state owned enterprises ...
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Drinking water aquifers inadequately protected against geothermal risks
The government inadequately protects drinking water aquifers against the risks of drilling for geothermal energy. In the ...
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Data errors hamper enforcement of environmental rules
Typing errors, records entered under different names and inconsistent address details are hampering the enforcement of ...
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Tax incentives for electric vehicles remain an expensive instrument
Tax incentives for electric vehicles remain a relatively expensive instrument to cut CO2 emissions despite the measures taken in ...
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Netherlands Court of Audit: reconsider vehicle tax exemptions, refunds and reductions
Most vehicle tax exemptions, refund regulations and tariff reductions are contrary to the taxes’ two main objectives: to provide ...
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Rules to prevent manure pollution are the cause of the problem rather than the solution
Changes in laws and regulations have not helped reduce manure pollution. On the contrary, the accumulation of rules seems to be ...
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Billions placed in revolving funds but little accountability
The Dutch government is increasingly using revolving funds to achieve social goals, for example to encourage domestic energy ...
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Many European countries fail to meet air quality standards
Many European countries are failing to comply with international and European standards on air quality. Moreover, many ...
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Unsubsidised wind farms unlikely in the near future, despite sharp fall in costs
The cost of offshore wind energy is projected to fall spectacularly. Unsubsidised offshore wind farms, however, are unlikely in ...