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Circular economy: more opportunities for reuse of slightly radioactive substances

The manufacturing of steel and pigments involves the generation of millions of kilos of slightly radioactive residues. In addition, more and more of these substances will continue to be generated in the rapidly growing sector of geothermal energy.

Heike Schmitt appointed as professor of ‘Antibiotic resistance in the water cycle’

Heike Schmitt, a senior researcher at RIVM, has been appointed as professor of ‘Antibiotic resistance in the water cycle‘ within the Department of Biotechnology at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).

No measures needed after investigation of substances similar to banned substances in plant protection products

RIVM investigated the substances found in plant protection products in use today. It looked for substances that are similar in structure to five banned substances. There is strong evidence that these banned substances can cause neurodegenerative diseases.

Upward trend in SARS-CoV-2 infections continues

Infections with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 are continuing to increase in the Netherlands. More and more people with COVID-19 are turning up in the test lanes of the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs), in nursing homes and in hospitals.

More people sick as a result of food from their own kitchen

In 2021, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) and the Municipal Public Health Service (GGD) received 14% more reports of outbreaks of food-related infections than in 20

Energy transition makes high-risk companies more vulnerable to power failures

RIVM research shows that companies working with large amounts of hazardous materials are not always well-prepared for power failures, which can lead to accidents. Due to the transition to sustainable energy, ever more factory processes are using electricity.

New calculation method reveals environmental impact of healthcare sector

Climate change has a major impact on health and the environment. The converse is also true, as the healthcare sector is a major contributor to emissions, pollution and waste.

foto overhandigen de auteurs Susanne Waaijers- van der Loop en Michelle Steenmeijer het rapport aan minister Kuipers

Start of invitations for the seasonal flu vaccination

The invitation for the seasonal flu vaccination will land on your doormat this autumn. The flu vaccination protects people who are more likely to become ill or seriously ill from flu because of their age or medical condition.

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.

No reduction in number of young people with suicidal thoughts

Even after a period without any coronavirus measures, the number of young people (aged 12-25 years) with serious suicidal thoughts remains high (16%). After nearly doubling in the last lockdown period (from 9% in autumn 2021 to 17% between December 2021 and February 2022), there has been almost no reduction in this percentage.