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What scientific and legal challenges are being raised against the proposed increase in the nitrogen emission threshold, and what is the basis of these concerns?

The proposed increase to the nitrogen emission threshold is based on the argument that emissions below 1 mol/ha/year are difficult to accurately measure. However, critics question the scientific basis and warn that numerous small emissions could exacerbate the nitrogen problem. The Council of State will provide preliminary advice before a formal legal review.",