Integrated modelling for nutrient loading and ecology of lakes in the Netherland
Many shallow lakes in the lower parts of The Netherlands are hypertrophic and dominated by algae blooms. The present ecological situation reflects the result of past and present nutrient loading—a…
Update of risk assessment models for the indirect human exposure
This report describes the research into the methodology of the indirect human exposure models using two risk assessment tools, EUSES and CSOIL. Alternatives are proposed to the methodology of the…
Agricultural practice and water quality in the Netherlands in the 1992-2002 period. Background information for the third EU Nitrate Directive Member States report
This overview provides the background information for the Netherlands Member State report, 'Nitrate Directive, status and trends of aquatic environment and agricultural practice' to be submitted to…
DIMITRI: a model for the study of policy issues in relation to the economy, technology and the environment
In this chapter the characteristics of the DIMITRI (Dynamic Input-output Model to study the Impacts of Technology Related Innovations) model is illustrated by three cases.
Guidance for deriving Dutch Environmental Risk Limits from EU-Risk Assessment Reports of existing substances
In this report the methodology is given for deriving Dutch environmental risk limits for which EU risk assessment reports (EU-RARs) are available in the context of Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93…
Differentiation of future commitments based on Parties contribution to climate change. Climate Change: uncertainties in the 'Brazilian Proposal' in the context of a policy implementation. Climatic…
Between Liberalization and Protection: Four Long-term Scenarios for Trade, Poverty and the Environment
The impact of globalization on poverty and the environment was a central issue during the Doha development round table and the mass demonstrations on the streets of Cancun. This paper deals with the…
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Netherlands 1990-2002. National Inventory Report 2004
The National Inventory Report ‘Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Netherlands 1990-2002’ is now available. This report has been published at the request of the Dutch Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning…
Four futures for energy markets and climate change
The next decades, global reserves of oil and natural gas will likely be sufficient to meet the growing demand. Therefore, there is no need to worry about a looming depletion of natural energy…
Speciation and origin of PM10 and PM2.5 in selected European cities
PM characteristics of seven selected regions within the European Union (EU) were analysed and compared. Results of levels and speciation studies of PM10 and PM2.5 (with at least one year of data…
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