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News 2021
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Report blue-green algae with the Bloomin' Algae app
July 13, 2021 - Every summer, blue-green algae plagues surface waters in the Netherlands. Blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) can be harmful to human and animal... -
The effect of nitrogen deposition on nature quality in the Netherlands
June 14, 2021 - Nitrogen deposition, the amount of nitrogen that precipitates somewhere, influences the quality of nature. Due to too much nitrogen, some plant... -
A full picture of the origin and nature of ocean litter
June 11, 2021 - A new study published in Nature Sustainability provides the first complete diagnosis of the origin and nature of the litter dumped into the ocean. The... -
Pregnant wolf Veluwe had pneumonia, but was otherwise in good condition
June 7, 2021 - In early March, a female wolf was roadkilled on the Zuidwest Veluwe. The animal appeared to be pregnant with eight embryos. She also had a serious... -
5th edition of the European Climate Change Adaptation Conference (ECCA 2021) halfway
June 4, 2021 - 2021 is the year of climate adaptation. This 5th edition of European Climate Change Adaptation Conference (ECCA) comes at the right time, after the... -
Sustainable beer makes a great appetiser: Covenant Green Circle HEINEKEN prolonged
June 3, 2021 - In the coming three years, parties around the HEINEKEN Brewery (see photo) in Zoeterwoude will continue to make joint efforts for a climate-neutral... -
City becomes increasing source of water pollution this century
May 21, 2021 - In the 21st century, most of the world's population is expected to live in urban areas. Over three-quarters of them will face moderate to high levels... -
Global land use changes are larger than assumed
May 18, 2021 - Changes in land use play an important role in nutrition, climate and biodiversity. Using a new set of maps made up of high-resolution satellite data... -
How nature boosts the health of city residents
May 11, 2021 - Trees lining a street may encourage people to take a longer stroll or choose to bike to work. New research shows how access to natural areas in cities... -
One percent of rivers worldwide represent the largest contributors of ocean plastic
May 3, 2021 - A new publication in the journal Science Advances sheds new light on where and how much plastic flows into the oceans via rivers. The study shows that...