Dutch Court Orders Government to Drastically Cut Nitrogen Emissions by 2030

The ruling mandates a 50% reduction in nitrogen emissions in protected areas, posing significant challenges for the agriculture sector and the ruling coalition.

• A Dutch court has ruled that the government must reduce nitrogen emissions in nature reserves by at least 50% by the end of 2030.
• The decision follows a lawsuit filed by Greenpeace, which argued that current measures to protect natural areas are insufficient.
• The ruling is expected to have major implications for the intensive livestock farming industry, a significant source of nitrogen pollution through ammonia emissions.
• The court criticized the government for repealing a previous nitrogen reduction program without implementing new measures, calling its inaction inadequate.
• The verdict is a political blow to the ruling coalition, which includes the farmers' protest party BBB, known for opposing stricter environmental regulations.

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