Tag #Environmental Law

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Dutch Nitrogen Ruling Jeopardizes Farmer Buyout Schemes

The Dutch Council of State's December ruling requires new permits for altered business activities emitting nitrogen, jeopardizing government buyout schemes for 1,700 farmers (920 high-emission) who planned to continue limited operations after ceasing livestock farming, potentially creating further c...

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Reduced Inequality
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Dutch Court Orders Drastic Nitrogen Reduction

A Dutch court ordered the government to significantly reduce nitrogen deposition by December 31, 2030, or face a €10 million fine, due to the Netherlands failing to meet its own national targets; 76% of nitrogen deposition stems from agriculture.

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Life on Land
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Dutch Court Orders Reduction of Nitrogen Pollution

A Hague court ordered the Dutch government to significantly reduce nitrogen pollution in protected nature areas by 2030, or face a €10 million fine, following a lawsuit by Greenpeace due to the government's failure to address critically high levels of nitrogen oxide pollution, mainly stemming from a...

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Life on Land
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Dutch Cabinet Forms Committee to Address Illegal Construction Projects Due to Nitrogen Ruling

The Dutch cabinet is establishing a ministerial committee to address the consequences of a Council of State ruling that retroactively invalidated construction projects using 'internal offsetting' for nitrogen emissions, impacting hundreds of businesses and potentially thousands more.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Bavarian Hunting Ban Suspended: Court Halts Forest Overgrazing Measure

Following a court ruling, a Bavarian government decree shortening the hunting ban in Alpine forests to protect against wildlife overgrazing has been temporarily suspended due to its similarity to a previously invalidated decree.

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Life on Land
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Fossil Fuel Groups Sue Vermont Over Climate Change Law

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute are suing Vermont over a new law making fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damages, arguing it's unconstitutional and preempted by federal law; Vermont is assessing costs from 1995-2024 and other states are following suit.

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Climate Action
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Dutch Court Rules on Insufficient Nitrogen Reduction, Impacting Permits and Agricultural Practices

A Dutch court ruled the Netherlands is failing to sufficiently address the deterioration of vulnerable nature reserves due to nitrogen emissions, impacting permit issuance for farmers and requiring reconsideration of thousands of permits issued since 2020.

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Life on Land
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Dutch Court Orders Nitrogen Reduction, Sparking Political Debate

A Dutch court ordered a 50% reduction in nitrogen emissions near vulnerable nature areas by 2030, prompting debate in parliament about the feasibility of the targets and the legal implications of modifying environmental regulations; the minister of Agriculture rejected altering the law to resolve th...

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Life on Land
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Dutch Court Orders €10 Million Fine for Failing Nitrogen Reduction Targets

A Dutch court ordered the government to pay a €10 million fine if it fails to achieve its nitrogen reduction targets by 2030, citing years of insufficient action and violations of environmental laws, impacting vulnerable nature areas and potentially leading to permit revocations for businesses.

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Life on Land
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Queensland Farmers Withdraw Appeal Against New Acland Coal Mine Expansion

Queensland farmers ended their 11-year legal battle against the New Acland coal mine expansion on Tuesday, withdrawing their final appeal despite previous court victories; the mine started operating under new approvals in September 2023.

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Climate Action
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Schiphol's Noise Pollution Breach Highlights Regulatory Failure

Schiphol airport exceeded noise pollution limits over Uithoorn by 20% in 2023; the ILT did not impose sanctions due to a government policy pending new legislation, despite a court order to enforce existing rules, highlighting a failure to protect residents' rights.

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Good Health and Well-being
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German Restaurant Chains Face Legal Action for Reusable Packaging Violations

The German Environmental Aid (DUH) initiated legal action against three major restaurant chains—Burger King, Nordsee, and Kentucky Fried Chicken—for violating Germany's reusable packaging mandate, which was implemented on January 1, 2023. Following November test visits to various locations, the DUH ...

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