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Dutch pro-farmer party sweeps elections, upsetting the status quo
The surprise victory is widely seen as a protest vote against Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s government and some of his policies, including a goal to slash nitrogen emissions, which many say will imperil farming operations.
In the Netherlands, balancing energy security against climate concerns
A central location and web of gas pipelines are helping boost gas imports in the country even as it tries to stick to its clean energy goals.
They're 'world champions' of banishing water. Now, the Dutch need to keep it
As climate change dries out Europe, the Netherlands, a country long shaped by its overabundance of water, is suddenly confronting drought.
Dairy farmers in the Netherlands are up in arms over emission cuts
Goals of cutting nitrogen emissions in half by 2030 have caused an uproar in the Netherlands. Climate activists say the cuts are necessary to preserve nature.
Russia cuts gas flows as Europe races to stock up for winter
The routine summer practice of filling Europe’s natural gas tanks has become a battle after Russia cut deliveries by more than half.
Dutch government activates 'early warning' because of Russian cutbacks on gas
The government will allow more burning of coal to generate electricity as gas supplies tighten.
Natural gas shipments, mostly from U.S., ease Europe's energy crunch
As Russia squeezes supplies, a parade of tankers carrying liquefied natural gas is coming to Europe’s rescue.
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