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Schiphol environmental groups appeal new airport traffic decree
Environmental organizations, including Greenpeace Netherlands and Milieudefensie, along with local residents, have filed an appeal with the Council of State to overturn the new Schiphol Airport Traffic Decree (LVB). The coalition, which also includes SchipholWatch, argues that the decree, scheduled to take effect on November 1, legalizes years of illegal nuisance and poses health risks to approximately 1.5 million residents.
The decree establishes regulations for flight maximums, noise levels, and emissions. It initially sets a limit of 478,000 flights per year, with a planned phased return to 500,000 flights. Johan Vollenbroek, representing the coalition, criticized the decision, alleging the minister prioritized the interests of the aviation lobby, specifically KLM and Schiphol, over environmental and public health concerns.
The legal challenge will proceed once the decree is officially published. While Schiphol and KLM previously described an advisory opinion from the Council of State in September as a “significant step,” environmental groups maintain that the protections for residents and the climate remain insufficient.
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Greenpeace Nederland · Johan Vollenbroek · KLM · Milieudefensie · Schiphol Airport
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The decree allows for a phased return to 500,000 flights. www.upday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Council of State issued an advisory opinion regarding the rules in September. www.upday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new decree is scheduled to take effect on November 1. www.upday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The coalition claims the decree affects the health of approximately 1.5 million residents. www.upday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Environmental groups and residents have appealed the new Schiphol Airport Traffic Decree to the Council of State. www.upday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The decree initially sets a limit of 478,000 flights per year. www.upday.com