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European Regulators Order Dutch Government to Cut Nitrogen Emissions by 2030

HeadlineJan 23, 2025

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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