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While more than three fifths (61.5%) of Dutch businesses made sustainability and climate-neutral investments last year, the proportion of firms doing so has fallen for two years in a row, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
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Dutch firms investing less in sustainability, data shows

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago3 mins

While more than three fifths (61.5%) of Dutch businesses made sustainability and climate-neutral investments last year, the proportion of firms…

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LocalDutch’s Maurice van der Knaap on how technology can help make healthy food hyper-local

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago19 mins

LocalDutch is on a mission to bring healthy produce to food deserts in the United States, as well as locations…

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Dutch city The Hague has unveiled plans to develop a 200-metre-wide 'dune landscape' along its Scheveningen coastline to protect against rising sea levels.
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The Hague plans ‘dune landscape’ to protect coastline from rising sea levels

3 weeks ago4 weeks ago3 mins

Dutch city The Hague has unveiled plans to develop a 200-metre-wide ‘dune landscape’ along its Scheveningen coastline to protect against…

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As heat stress and air pollution continue to impact cities across Europe, UrbanAIR, a Horizon Europe-funded project running until the end of 2028 is helping urban areas better understand, predict and respond the risks associated with the changing climate.
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UrbanAIR project helping cities better understand and tackle air pollution 

1 month ago1 month ago4 mins

As heat stress and air pollution continue to impact cities across Europe, UrbanAIR, a Horizon Europe-funded project running until the…

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Dutch research organisation TNO has unveiled a solvent-based plastics recycling process that is designed to recover high-quality polymers and additives from waste streams that are difficult to recycle using conventional methods.
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TNO advances the use of solvent-based solutions for plastics recycling

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Dutch research organisation TNO has unveiled a solvent-based plastics recycling process that is designed to recover high-quality polymers and additives…

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The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels has concluded in Colombia, an event that saw representatives from close to 60 countries come together to address ways to wind down fossil fuel production.
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What they said – First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels

3 months ago3 months ago19 mins

The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels has concluded in Colombia, an event that saw representatives from close…

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Fully-electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 86% of all cars sold in the Netherlands last year, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands.
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Electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for 86% of new cars sold in the Netherlands last year

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Fully-electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 86% of all cars sold in the Netherlands last year, according to…

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Northern regions of the European Union boast a higher-than-average share of electric passenger cars, new data from Eurostat has found.
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What European region boasts the highest share of electric vehicles?

5 months ago5 months ago3 mins

Northern regions of the European Union boast a higher-than-average share of electric passenger cars, new data from Eurostat has found….

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The European Commission has announced an investment of €103 million in seven strategic environment and climate projects across Europe, funded under the LIFE programme.
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European Commission invests in strategic environment and climate projects

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

The European Commission has announced an investment of €103 million in seven strategic environment and climate projects across Europe, funded…

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A Greener Future (AGF) has announced the winners of the 2026 International AGF Awards, recognising the most environmentally-friendly festivals, venues, tours and event organisations around the world.
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Dutch music festival claims top honour at International AGF Awards

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

A Greener Future (AGF) has announced the winners of the 2026 International AGF Awards, recognising the most environmentally-friendly festivals, venues,…

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INTERVIEWS

  • Cristiana Pace on how the motorsport sector can cut its carbon footprintJuly 29, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – Trine Pondal, Director, Sustainability & Social Responsibility, Flying Tiger CopenhagenJuly 27, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – Daniel Gadd, CEO and Co-Founder, Position GreenJuly 23, 2026
  • IBM’s Mark Kardos on how well-managed AI can help improve sustainability performanceJuly 16, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – John Thomas, Global Sustainability Director, Transformation and Engagement, DecathlonJuly 13, 2026

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EXPLAINER

  • Why carbon emissions and biodiversity can’t stay in separate silosJuly 22, 2026
  • Why water must no longer be the forgotten utilityJuly 20, 2026
  • What the 2026 FIFA World Cup can teach us about social legitimacyJuly 14, 2026
  • Geo Green Power revamps its domestic solar offering to provide increased long-term value for customersJuly 9, 2026
  • What role does smart packaging play in reducing healthcare waste?July 9, 2026

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