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Green tax revenues, 2001-2017
Indicator | 24 January 2019
In 2017 revenues from green taxes were 21.6 billion euros, 3.9 percent more than in 2016. Since 2001 revenues increased by 51 percent. In 2017 the total amount on revenues of the… more
Manure surpluses in agriculture, 1970-2017
Indicator | 4 March 2019
Since 2006, when a new fertiliser policy was introduced in the Netherlands, the nitrogen surplus in agriculture decreased by 17,4 percent. In 2017, the nitrogen surplus was… more
Use of renewable energy for transport, 2005-2017
Indicator | 11 April 2019
Since 2007, the use of renewable energy for transport has increased, because petrol and diesel suppliers are obliged by law to supply renewable energy. In 2015 and 2016, the share… more
Eutrophying deposition, 1990-2017
Indicator | 12 June 2019
Eutrophying deposition totalled over 1,600 mol nitrogen per ha in 2017 averaged over the Netherlands. Deposition has therefore decreased by about 40% since 1990.… more
Change in species numbers in natural and agricultural areas, 1975-2005
Indicator | 20 May 2014
A decrease in the numbers of target species as defined in Dutch nature policy was seen in agricultural areas, whereas they increased in natural areas.… more
Nature and Landscape Index
Indicator | 5 August 2015
The Nature and Landscape Index (Index NL) shows the quality of natural areas and landscapes and the way the quality is developing. This index replaces the 'nature target types'… more
Environmental quality of surface water and natural areas, 1990-2010
Indicator | 25 June 2014
The environmental quality of surface water and natural water areas has improved, but is often not enough to ensure their sustainable conservation. Dutch policy aims to create… more
Energy savings in the Netherlands, 2000- 2010
Indicator | 20 May 2014
The energy saving rate in the Netherlands averaged 1.1 percent a year between 2000 and 2010. Although national energy savings declined following the start of the financial crisis… more
Noise levels in homes due to road and rail traffic, 2000-2010
Indicator | 20 May 2014
More than 7,000 homes in the Netherlands experience noise from traffic on highways that exceeds the permissible level. Another 6,000 homes experience excessive noise levels from… more
Employment and the live/work ratio by municipality, 2013
Indicator | 5 February 2016
In 2013, almost 17% of all the jobs in the Netherlands were located in the four major cities. Relatively more people worked than lived in urban areas.… more