Data assimilation of ground-level ozone in Europe with a Kalman filter and chemistry transport model
A Kalman filter coupled to the atmospheric chemistry transport model EUROS has been used to estimate the ozone concentrations in the boundary layer above Europe.
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…
Incorporating ecological perspectives in European groundwater management policy
Implementation of the European Union (EU) Water Framework Directive (WFD 2000) and its planned supplement ‘Directive on the Protection of Groundwater against Pollution’ (EU GWD [European Union…
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