Modeling Energy and Development: An Evaluation of Models and Concepts
In this study, we found that the results of the IPCC/SRES global energy models for Asia are consistent with general “energy development” theories such as the environmental Kuznets curve and the energy…
The risks posed to society from "emerging technologies" constitute a topic of intense academic and social debate. This report addresses the appraisal and regulation of these risks from a variety of…
Towards a Global Integrated Sustainability Model: GISMO1.0 status report
Sustainable Development deals with the link between the environment and development issues. This link is very complex, including many interrelations between social, economic and environmental…
Evaluation of the Water Framework Directive in the Netherlands; costs and benefits
Just as all other European Member States, the Netherlands also has the obligation to implement the European Water Framework Directive (WFD). This requires a number of policy choices at the edge of…
Effects of Climate Policies on Emissions of Air Pollutants in the Netherlands
Overall, for air quality, the Dutch climate policy plan ‘Clean and Efficient’ (Schoon en Zuinig) appears to work out well. However, its effect on air quality also remains largely uncertain, partly due…
The likelihood of holding outdoor skating marathons in the Netherlands
While in 1950 the chances of realising an ‘Elfstedentocht’ (Frisian Eleven-City Ice-Skating Marathon) were once every 4 years, scientists expect an Elfstedentocht once every 18 years for the present…
On the relation between aerosol optical depth and PM2.5 in the Netherlands - SATLINK final report
This study explores the use of satellite observations of Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) to monitor temporal and spatial variations in particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) in the Netherlands. AOD data can only be…
Exploring the quality of evidence for complex and contested policy decisions
Policy decisions on complex environmental risks often involve contested science. Typically there are no 'facts' that entail a unique correct policy. The evidence that is embodied in scientific policy…
Global N removal by freshwater aquatic systems using a spatially distributed, within-basin approach
In this article the role of aquatic systems in the global N cycle is explored using a spatially distributed, within-basin, aquatic nitrogen (N) removal model, implemented within the Framework for…
Temperature increase of 21st century mitigation scenarios
Even the most stringent of climate policies will not be able to prevent global warming entirely, according to a new analysis. In addition to efforts to reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, D…
PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
