Exploring European countries' emission reduction targets, abatement costs and measures needed under the 2007 EU reduction objectives
It is technically feasible for the EU to meet the 20% unilateral and 30% multilateral greenhouse gas emission reduction targets as adopted in 2007. The emission reductions and costs for the individual…
Analysis of farm performance in Europe under different climatic and management conditions
Our results suggest that socio-economic conditions and farm characteristics should be considered when analyzing effects of climate conditions on farm yields and income. Next to climate, input…
The effect of a nuclear energy expansion strategy in Europe on health damages from air pollution
The current European policies on air pollution and climate change exacerbate the dilemma on nuclear power. On the one hand there are risks involved with nuclear waste and proliferation. On the other…
Critical loads and dynamic modelling to assess European Areas at risk of acidification and eutrophication
European critical loads and novel dynamic modelling data have been compiled under the LRTAP Convention by the Coordination Centre for Effects. In 2000 9.8% of the pan-European and 20.8% of the EU25…
Compared with other countries, the cost of environmental regulation in the Netherlands is high. However, this does not necessarily harm the competitiveness of the Dutch economy. The costs for…
The Triptych approach revisited: A staged sectoral approach for climate mitigation
How can an international agreement on climate change distribute responsibilities and emission reduction requirements between countries to be effective, technically feasible and is viewed as fair? This…
Biomass energy strategies for aligning development and climate goals in India
The production of modern biomass for energy presents a concrete opportunity for developing countries to align development and climate goals, but one that is also surrounded by questions concerning the…
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Netherlands 1990-2005
This report documents the Netherlands' annual submission of the greenhouse gas emission inventory in accordance with the United Nation's Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the…
Effectiveness of international emission control measures for North Sea shipping on Dutch air quality
Far-reaching measures to reduce emissions caused by North Sea shipping have proven to be cost-effective in improving air quality in the Netherlands. Measures at sea are important, considering shipping…
Assessing potential impact to ground water in the EU and Member State registration procedures
A FOCUS work group was established in 2004 to harmonise EU and Member State pesticide registration procedures. The work group has proposed a four tier ground water assessment process considering…
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