Professor behind calculation limit: nitrogen emissions must be reduced

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Minister Femke Wiersma of Agriculture is proud that she can finally present the scientific evidence for a nitrogen calculation limit. Arthur Petersen, the scientist who provided the evidence, also advocates reducing emissions.

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Those who emit little nitrogen no longer need to apply for a permit, according to Minister of Agriculture Wiersma. But that promising plan, acknowledges the...

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News from NOS: "Research institute RIVM distances itself from Minister of Agriculture Wiersma's claim that her proposal to relax nitrogen regulations is scientifically substantiated. Other scientists who have been approached by her ministry also contradict that claim." On the one hand: it is very good that RIVM (finally) dares to independently intervene in the discussion about whether or not the nitrogen standards applicable here and Minister Wi…