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Central Europe drought & heatwave August-October 2026

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Latest: Netherlands faces drought as Rhine and IJssel water levels drop

The heatwave and drought conditions in Central Europe intensified through August 2026, causing record-low water levels across major river systems and widespread infrastructure disruptions. In the Netherlands, rainfall de

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Offshore wind farm bird collision monitoring technology

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Latest: Thermal cameras and AI used to monitor bird collisions at offshore wind farms

Vattenfall, in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research and Wildlife Imaging Systems (WIS), conducted a year-long pilot study at the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm in the North Sea to monitor bird and

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Dutch sustainability and circular economy recognition

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Latest: Dutch companies Gloovy and Macs receive sustainability awards

Dutch companies and initiatives are receiving recognition for sustainability and circular economy practices. In mid-September, the De Transparante Tuinder initiative was awarded the Plantum Impact Prize 2026. This publi

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Dutch household cost of living and cross-border spending

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Latest: Dutch consumers increase cross-border fuel and grocery spending

Dutch household expenditures have faced upward pressure across several essential categories. By 2026, budget pressures intensified due to rising energy and transport costs, with monthly gas and electricity bills rising t

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Netherlands animal welfare and veterinary initiatives

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Latest: Netherlands introduces new animal welfare vision and veterinary funding

The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN) has introduced new initiatives aimed at improving animal welfare and supporting the veterinary sector. A new vision submitted to the House of

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Health impacts of sugar substitutes research

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Latest: Research review finds no link between sweeteners and weight gain

Scientific research is re-evaluating the health impacts of sugar substitutes and sugar-free chewing gum. A review conducted by researchers from the University of Ljubljana, Wageningen University & Research, and the Unive

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Dutch organic agriculture transition and policy

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Latest: Wageningen researchers: Organic demand requires safeguards to boost Dutch production

Greenpeace Netherlands has advocated for a transition toward organic and agroecological farming to bolster food security and climate resilience. The organization argues that a fully organic system could support nine bill

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Extreme weather and heat in the Netherlands

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Latest: Netherlands sees lower mosquito nuisance due to drought and heat

Public concern regarding extreme weather in the Netherlands has risen, with a survey indicating that 63% of citizens are worried about local impacts such as heavy rainfall, heatwaves, and drought. In the province of Limb

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