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Court Orders Netherlands to Further Reduce Greenhouse Gasses
The court in The Hague ruled that the Dutch government has to reduce gas emissions by at least 25 percent by 2020 compared to the level in 1990.
This case was filed by climate organization Urgenda, NOS reports. Urgenda believes that the current climate policy is unlawful and that the government is letting the current generation down. The environmental organization demanded that the Dutch government reduce the CO2 emissions from industry and cars by 40 percent compared to the level in 1990.
The court ruled that the state has the responsibility to reduce emissions. “Settling for lower reduction is unlawful with respect to Urgenda”, the judge said. The court stated that the case contains difficult and comprehensive technical climate questions and the court does not possess the necessary expertise in this field. The court therefore viewed the fact on which both sides agree.
http://www.nltimes.nl/2015/06/24/court-orders-netherlands-to-further-reduce-greenhouse-gasses/
This case was filed by climate organization Urgenda, NOS reports. Urgenda believes that the current climate policy is unlawful and that the government is letting the current generation down. The environmental organization demanded that the Dutch government reduce the CO2 emissions from industry and cars by 40 percent compared to the level in 1990.
The court ruled that the state has the responsibility to reduce emissions. “Settling for lower reduction is unlawful with respect to Urgenda”, the judge said. The court stated that the case contains difficult and comprehensive technical climate questions and the court does not possess the necessary expertise in this field. The court therefore viewed the fact on which both sides agree.
http://www.nltimes.nl/2015/06/24/court-orders-netherlands-to-further-reduce-greenhouse-gasses/
The Netherlands was committed to reduce greenhouse gasses by 16% relative to 2005; in 2005, they were at 1990 levels.