Friends of the Earth and residents have readings done for nitrogen dioxide in the air, and it appears therefrom that the Netherlands violates the European air quality standards. ” There is far too much going on and it takes too long. We demand the right measures that really improve air quality, ” said Knoll.
For most European countries apply the limit for nitrogen dioxide of 40 micrograms per cubic meter long six years, according to Friends of the Earth. Netherlands asked for and received a postponement, but must also meet this standard since January 1, 2015. And that does not happen, as Friends of the Earth, after measurements at 58 locations in the country. At least eleven places the law would be violated
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Tuber:. ” In the Netherlands we lose an average of thirteen months of life through air pollution. However, the speed limit is increased to 130 kilometers per hour, frustrated the introduction of green zones and there mio spikes are invested in the construction of new roads. That shows total disregard of people’s right to health. “
Secretary Sharon Dijksma (Infrastructure and Environment) said earlier we are happy that Friends of the Earth continues to bring air quality attention.
According Dijksma however evidenced by data from the RIVM that it is bad some bottlenecks in the inner cities. ” In order to solve I have an action plan with the municipalities ” said the Secretary of State
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