nuFeb 20, 2026, 10:05

Coalition will miss its own nitrogen targets with current plans

The Dutch coalition government's current plans are insufficient to meet its own nitrogen reduction targets by 2035, according to calculations released by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) on Friday. While nitrogen emissions are expected to decrease over the coming years, the PBL reports that the decline will not be significant enough to achieve the established goals.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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