Pfas

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View from the train of the SABIC plant at Chemelot industrial park in Geleen, Limburg
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Criminal investigation launched against SABIC over PFAS dumping in Dutch surface water
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A mother breastfeeds her baby.
Health
PFAS detected in all Dutch breast milk samples, but levels decline from 2014
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Jelsumer Feart near the military air base in Leeuwarden is one of the largest PFAS contamination sites in the Netherlands.
HealthTechNature
PFAS found in all Friesland water bodies
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High water levels led to some flooded areas in Lathum, Gelderland, which is bordered by the IJssel River. 6 January 2024
TechNature
Biodiversity recovery in Dutch fresh water turning back into decline
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Firefighter uses firefighting foam.
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Netherlands identifies 57 high-risk PFAS sites needing urgent cleanup
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Backyard chickens
Health
Backyard chicken eggs across Netherlands contaminated with PFAS, study finds
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A man is taking a plastic container out of the microwave
Health
Greenpeace: “Safe to heat” containers release hundreds of thousands of microplastics
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3M office in Milan, Italy
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American chemical company 3M to compensate businesses for Westerschelde PFAS pollution
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Varieties of nuts: peanuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachio, and pecans.
Health
Health Council updates guidelines: eat less meat, more legumes and nuts
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Chemours factory in Dordrecht, 21 July 2023
HealthPolitics
Cabinet opposes nationwide PFAS ban
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Chemours factory in Dordrecht, 21 July 2023
HealthBusinessTechNature
Zuid-Holland approves Chemours permit to emit toxic PFAS byproduct
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A scientist taking a soil sample
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Dozens of Dutch companies refusing PFAS investigators access to their premises
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Dutch health agency RIVM
HealthNature
Groups demand ban on PFAS after report shows substances in every Dutch person's blood
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Cropped view of doctor in latex glove holding test tube with a blood sample
Health
Every person in Netherlands has PFAS in their blood, most above health limit: RIVM
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Blue-green algae on Taihu lake
1-1-2TechNature
Two Dutch swimming sites closed over PFAS as dozens more receive health warnings
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SABIC plant at Chemelot industrial park in Geleen. March 2014.
HealthBusiness
RIVM suspects there are still hidden "industrial sources" causing PFAS discharges
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Construction of a new high-rise apartment building in Amsterdam-Oost.
PoliticsBusiness
Report slams “nonsensical” rules as housing prices shoot up nearly 20% in some cities
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Airplane flying above houses.
HealthBusiness
Mayor warns of PFAS contamination near Groningen Airport Eelde
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Petrochemical factory Rotterdam
Business
Helmond factory dumped PFAS into sewer for at least 15 years: Report
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Backyard chickens
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RIVM warns against eating backyard eggs from own chickens over PFAS risk
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Chemours factory in Dordrecht, 21 July 2023
HealthBusinessNature
Cleaning vegetable gardens polluted by Chemours will cost tens of millions of euros
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Chemours factory in Dordrecht, 21 July 2023
HealthNature
High PFAS concentrations found at 170 locations in the Netherlands
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Chemours factory in Dordrecht, 21 July 2023
HealthPoliticsBusiness
PFAS cleanup costs in the Netherlands reach €70 million as efforts continue
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The Demkabrug and Werkspoorbrug, two bridges in Utrecht that cross the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. 2018
TechNature
Netherlands' landfills for sludge rapidly filling up