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Homes and a garden in Amsterdam
Health
One in six tested Amsterdam gardens contain unhealthy levels of lead
25 February 2026 - 17:50
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Tata Steel in IJmuiden
HealthBusinessTechNature
Harmful substance emissions increased around 125 Netherlands businesses
25 October 2024 - 11:10
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Two disposable vapes on a blue background
Health
Vapes confiscated at Dutch schools contain toxic metals, carcinogens, too much nicotine
23 May 2024 - 11:10
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Tata Steel in IJmuiden
HealthCrime
Tata Steel emissions cut lifespan of area residents by 2.5 months, says health institute
22 September 2023 - 14:15
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Tata Steel, Velsen-Noord, IJmuiden, Netherlands
HealthBusinessNature
Tata Steel harmful emissions much higher than claimed: RIVM
21 January 2022 - 11:06
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Tata Steel, Velsen-Noord, IJmuiden, Netherlands
HealthBusinessNature
People living around Tata Steel exposed to many harmful substances: RIVM
2 September 2021 - 10:30
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Tap water
Business
Amsterdam tenants' rent lowered over lead in drinking water
25 February 2021 - 17:40
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Child drinking water
BusinessHealth
Lead in drinking water of 6 Utrecht primary schools
7 February 2020 - 06:45
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Tap water
Health
Lead water pipes a risk for pregnant women, young children: Health Council
6 November 2019 - 08:40

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