European Commissioner Frans Timmermans under fire for controversial statements
The prominent member of the PvdA has often used emotional arguments to gain support for far-reaching green proposals. In light of recent events surrounding Storm Poly,…
Electric car growth faster than expected
I am pleased that the incorporation of electric passenger cars into the fleet is developing faster than expected in the Climate Agreement. State Secretary for Infrastructure and Water Management, Vivianne Heijnen. A satisfied…
Commitment of large employers to sustainable mobility
Consciously opting for sustainable mobility and therefore fewer greenhouse gases in traffic. With this aim in mind, from next year large employers will be obliged to provide data about their home-work and...
Still a lot of money left in SEBA pot
The climate agreement stipulates that by 2025 there will be at least 30 cities where a zero-emission zone for city logistics has been introduced. This is an important step towards completely emission-free...
Ultimatum Flemish climate agreement not realistic
While at global level there is talk of a ban from 2039, which is a more realistic date, from 2029 onwards you will only be able to use electric cars in Flanders...
Used electric car for private individuals very popular
More and more Dutch people are opting for a used electric passenger car. In 2021, approximately twice as many private individuals as last year purchased a second-hand electric car with a subsidy. The available subsidy…
All public transport buses must be clean by 2030...
Quiet and without exhaust fumes. This increasingly applies to the bus driving down the street. The Netherlands leads Europe in terms of clean buses, and wants to have all buses…
Electric car very popular according to the ANWB
In 2020, the electric car finally came within the reach of consumers. Partly thanks to the purchase subsidy, a significant group of private individuals made the switch to electric driving last year.…
Time to invest in electric driving as a petrol station
The Dutch government will invest in the future of electric driving. The more than 233.000 electric cars that were still on the road at the end of August 2020 are expected to only…
Greenpeace Netherlands starts lawsuit against the government
Today, Greenpeace Netherlands has started a lawsuit against the government to withdraw state aid to KLM, because it conflicts with the duty of care. The Dutch state is…
Eric Wiebes announces additional measures for climate targets
The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) has calculated the effects of this government's climate and energy policy. This shows that the climate tables have completed their assignment. With the measures…