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The largest industrial carbon capture facility in Europe, located at Yara International’s ammonia and fertiliser plant in Sluiskil, the Netherlands, has been officially inaugurated.
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Europe’s largest industrial carbon capture facility inaugurated in the Netherlands

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

The largest industrial carbon capture facility in Europe, located at Yara International’s ammonia and fertiliser plant in Sluiskil, the Netherlands,…

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Extreme heat could reduce the GDP of the European Union by around 1% this year, or €180 billion, according to a new report by Triodos Bank.
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Extreme heat could reduce Europe’s GDP by €180 billion this year

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

Extreme heat could reduce the GDP of the European Union by around 1% this year, or €180 billion, according to…

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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

4 months ago4 months 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

4 months ago4 months 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

4 months ago4 months 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 

5 months ago5 months 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

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

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

6 months ago6 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

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

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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Electric vehicles retain their value better than the leasing industry claims, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E).
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What European region boasts the highest share of electric vehicles?

8 months ago8 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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