Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan explores whether the benefits of AI models justify their substantial environmental impact. He notes that the rapidly growing sector continues to suffer from a lack of transparency regarding energy consumption.
Dutch households with solar panels will face significantly higher energy bills starting in 2027 due to the termination of the national net metering scheme. Despite these costs, experts suggest specific strategies can still help homeowners recoup their solar energy investments quickly.
Public transport workers in Haarlem plan to strike during the early morning of Wednesday, June 24. The industrial action is expected to bring train and bus services to a standstill, leading to potential travel disruptions for commuters.
King Charles III will become the first British monarch to make his personal tax returns public in an effort to increase transparency. The decision by Buckingham Palace comes as the royal family's finances face growing public scrutiny.
A developer is moving forward with plans to build three apartment complexes at the Bolsterrein site in Haarlem following the completion of the Bolstoren. To humorously address local parking concerns, a tank has been placed at the site's entrance with a sign stating it is the only vehicle that cannot fit in the project's parking garages.
Rowdy Baltus, a 34-year-old entrepreneur, reflects on the personal sacrifices made while launching the now-successful Festival Gift Card. For five years, Baltus balanced a job with the municipality of Amsterdam while working seventy hours a week on his business, leading to significant personal and relationship costs.