Tariffs. It also outlined that improving the quality of air within the Netherlands by reducing its concentration of nitrogen dioxide and ozone, could prevent premature deaths. Nearly 98 percent of all of the calculated environmental damage is due to air pollution, mainly including greenhouse gases like CO2 and CH4 (methane). The total water and sanitation tariff of €3.87/m³. It stated that improving the quality of water was a priority, particularly with regards to the nutrient concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus in surface water due to eutrophication. There is broad agreement on the causes. The average sanitation tariff was €2.09/m³. But the ice-encrusted water is brimming with nitrates and phosphates, and the air is clogged with particulate matter. The Netherlands has the highest numbers of livestock per head in Europe; these beasts produce unrecyclable amounts of manure that pollute soil and water. For more information, please

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Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. After clicking submit, the information you have given will be shared with the author / business partner in line with our Privacy Policy. Specifically, the Netherlands ranked second when it came to the worst pollution caused during rush hour and the economic costs directly related to it. The European Commission has issued reports assessing the main environmental concerns facing each member state, in addition to encouraging a plan of action for implementing the EU's environmental policy. The average Dutch person is taller and lives longer than most other Europeans.

The Dutch have many energy-hungry industries, such as refineries, steelworks and chemical plants. It was revised on 1 January 1982. The country’s poor environmental record is revealed in a report by Natuur & Milieu, an advocacy group. They seep into surface water, the quality of which is also below EU guidelines. Only vast purchases of emission rights keep the Netherlands below its Kyoto targets. Seven Dutch universities in top 100 of THE World Rankings 2021, BREAKING: New national face mask advice from Prime Minister, Stricter coronavirus measures announced for the Netherlands, Unicef: The Netherlands is the best place to raise a child, Extra coronavirus measures for Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague. This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline "Dirty dikes", Sign up to our free daily newsletter, The Economist today, Published since September 1843 to take part in “a severe contest between intelligence, which presses forward, and an unworthy, timid ignorance obstructing our progress.”.

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Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Rather than conduct its own measurements the group collected data from various official agencies. The country is a transport hub. ( Log Out /  Lorries and river barges use diesel, a source of particulates. All rights reserved. Dutch water companies are using advanced technology to turn surface water into pure, drinkable water without chlorine or fluoride.

Rather than conduct its own measurements the group collected data from various official agencies. Even the queen is concerned, referring in her Christmas speech to the limits of the earth's ability to sustain “human greed”. In order to reduce habitat fragmentation and the loss of biodiversity, the report issues a warning for improvement, stating that it should reduce the pressure from agriculture. ON A cold morning, when the mist rises over the canals that criss-cross the countryside, spreading over the woods and flatlands, the Netherlands does not feel like a sink-hole of pollution. Receive the IamExpat Weekly and Special Offers from our Partners. Results will be announced after the closing date and winners will be contacted directly.

Lorries and river barges use diesel, a source of particulates. Change ). Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Carbon-dioxide emissions rose by 15% between 1990 and 2010. According to EU Environmental Commissioner, Karmenu Vella, "The Netherlands has long been a leader in environmental policy, and scores very well when it comes to compliance with the EU rules on drinking water quality and waste water treatment.". The Dutch have many energy-hungry industries, such as refineries, steelworks and chemical plants. Lorries and river barges use diesel, a source of particulates. Whilst the Netherlands is leading in various other green initiatives such as their Circular Economy, another concern outlined in the report was to do with the country’s lack of attention to its national nature networks.

The government tackled these problems by imposing far-reaching limitations on discharges by companies and improving the treatment of (waste) … For expats of all colours, shapes & sizes. Germany is being forced to take a leadership role it never wanted, A by-election shows why Hungary’s opposition struggles. Source: The Economist Fill out the form to participate. It stated that major metropolitan cities like Rotterdam, Amsterdam and The Hague were all in the top 12 worst cities for traffic congestion and pollution within the EU. The Netherlands report. According to a study by The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL), the country spends €31 billion on damage to the environment caused by the emission of harmful substances.

Amsterdam has the highest quality of water in the country and the safest and cleanest tap water in Europe. ( Log Out /  In the 1960s and ‘70s, particularly, water pollution was a large problem in the Netherlands and other European countries. Even the queen is concerned, referring in her Christmas speech to the limits of the earth’s ability to sustain “human greed”. The main concerns outlined in the report for the Netherlands were related to the quality of the county’s air and water. * This refers to the 2010 report. It stated that improving the quality of water was a priority, particularly with regards to the nutrient concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus in surface water due to eutrophication. And although the country may be overpopulated and polluted, the UN's human-development index ranks it as the third-best place to live in the world, after Norway and Australia. waters. High living standards, good health care and low accident-mortality rates matter, says Mr Boot.