World Environment Day 2014 Today June 5 is World Environment Day (WED). Every year on this date, the United Nations Environment Programme UNEP encourages worldwide awareness and action for the environment.
Fewer than 1,000 TB patients for the first time in Dutch history In 2012, in the Netherlands the number of TB patients remained under 1,000 (958) for the first time.
No additional damage to health by adding biodiesel There is no reason to believe that the limited addition of two types of biodiesel to petroleum diesel accounts for an additional increase in harmful emissions from road traffic.
New film on Zoonoses RIVM aims to improve the collaboration between the human and veterinary health sectors. This makes it possible to intervene quickly and efficiently in case of a zoonotic disease outbreak.
Increasing number of girls immunised against HPV In 2014 the number of girls who were immunised against the human papilloma virus (HPV) rose. This virus can cause cervical cancer later in life.
Aquatic organisms inadequately protected against insecticide imidacloprid RIVM proposes that the water quality standard for the insecticide imidacloprid be reduced by a factor of eight.
RIVM investigates dangers of e-cigarette At the request of State Secretary Martin van Rijn (VWS), RIVM is carrying out an investigation into the safety of e-cigarettes.
Annual GLOBE day: A closer look at RIVM soil Today, April 8th, RIVM welcomes education professionals for the annual GLOBE day.
Small bite, big threat Today is World Health Day, which focuses on diseases that are passed on by creatures such as mosquitoes and ticks. These include malaria, dengue fever and Lyme disease.
RIVM in Brazil: deployment of a subsoil water system for a climate proof and healthy city This week, a delegation of RIVM gave a training course in Brazil about policy relevant to soil.