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Campylobacter most common pathogen found in dairy cattle

A study conducted at 185 dairy farms found the Campylobacter bacterium at 91% of those farms. Out of the pathogens that were studied, this type of bacteria is the most common in dairy cattle.

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National Heatwave Plan no longer in operation as of 17 August 2022

As of Wednesday, 17 August 2022, the National Heatwave Plan is no longer in operation. Although the period of persistent heat is over, temperatures will remain high over the coming days.

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National Heatwave Plan to be activated on 10 August

After consulting the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), RIVM has decided to activate the National Heatwave Plan in all Dutch provinces as of 10 August 2022.

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Nitrate leaching on derogation farms in sandy regions continues to rise

Nitrate leaching on ‘derogation farms’ has risen in recent years, most likely due to the drought experienced throughout the Netherlands in 2018 and regionally in both 2019 and 2020.

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National Heatwave Plan no longer in effect, smog alert withdrawn

As of Thursday, 21 July 2022, the National Heatwave Plan is no longer in effect. RIVM also withdraws the smog alert.

Smog alert in the Netherlands Tuesday 19 July

Just as in recent days, today 19 July there is a risk of smog across the Netherlands due to high ozone concentrations.

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National Heatwave Plan active as of 18 July and smog warning throughout the Netherlands

It is warm and the heat will continue over the coming days. For many people, this means enjoying the beach or garden. For others, heat can be less enjoyable.

Pressure drainage can be a cost-effective technology to reduce CO2 emissions in peatland areas

Pressure drainage can in some cases help to reduce CO2 emissions in peatland areas. This intervention is very expensive and only cost-effective when it sufficiently reduces CO2 emissions.

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Zoonoses Report 2020 focuses on emerging zoonoses

The COVID-19 pandemic and the outbreak of the West Nile Virus in 2020 show that so-called emerging zoonoses pose a risk to the Netherlands.

Call for global action plan to save our oceans

Scientists involved in the Seas Oceans and Public Health In Europe (SOPHIE) Project have proposed the first steps towards a united global plan to save our oceans, for the sake of human health.

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