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January 23, 2025

European Regulators Order Dutch Government to Cut Nitrogen Emissions by 2030
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In the Netherlands, climate activists with Greenpeace celebrated
Wednesday after a judge ordered the Dutch government to dramatically cut
nitrogen emissions by 2030. Greenpeace successfully argued the Dutch
government failed to uphold European regulations limiting nitrogen oxide
emissions due to farms, fertilizer and automobiles.

Hilde Anna de Vries: "It's definitely a victory, after decades of
inaction. I think this verdict really shows that the plans of previous
cabinets are not adequate, and now they actually have to come up with a
plan. And I think that's very necessary given the current state of
nature."

The move is expected to face intense backlash from right-wing parties
that form the Netherlands' current ruling coalition, and farmers who
fear having to reduce their livestock.


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