The book considers an array of state-of-the-art coupling and modelling concepts. First the relevant Earth system cycles are presented, followed by a discussion on scale issues and multiple equilibria…
Environmental (in)equity in the Netherlands - A case study on the distribution of environmental quality in the Rijnmond region
As a part of a broader investigation on environmental inequity in the Netherlands, an exploratory case study on the socio-economic distribution on (perceived) environmental quality was carried out in…
Exploring past and future changes in the ecological footprint for world regions
The Ecological Footprint (EF) has received considerable attention as a useful indicator in the context of sustainable development. So far, it has mostly been applied as a static indicator. Here, we…
Pesticide leaching to the groundwater in drinking water abstraction areas. Analysis with the GeoPEARL model
In the new Dutch decision tree for the evaluation of pesticide leaching from soils, leaching to the shallow groundwater is assessed with the spatially distributed model GeoPEARL. The relative…
How much does a 30% emissionreduction cost? Macroeconomic effects of post-Kyoto climate policy in 2020
This study analyzes the macro-economic impacts of a climate policy that aims to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by industrialized countries to 30% below the level of 1990. Such an effort is…
During the last few decades urban expansion in the Netherlands has led to a reduction in the quality of Dutch landscapes. Historic features continue to disappear. The government’s new National Spatial…
Ammonia concentrations in the Netherlands: spatially detailed measurements and model calculations
From September 2000 to September 2001 the ammonia concentrations in air were measured on a monthly basis at 159 locations in the Netherlands using passive samplers. Eight of the locations were…
Literature on the estimation and detection of linear trends in (environmental) time series is extensive, as overviewed by Hess and others in work published in 2001. However, not all data patterns…
Spillover of Climate Policy - An assessment of the incidence of carbon leakage and induced technological change due to CO2 abatement measures
Besides primary, intended effects such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions or controlling global warming, climate policies may have secondary, side-effects - called 'spillovers' - such as the induced…
Outstanding environmental issues. A review of the EU's environmental agenda
EU environmental policy has led to economic investments that have clearly benefited the health of people and ecosystems. But there are still important unresolved environmental issues in Europe, in…
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