Netherlands coal-free by the end of 2029
October 10, 2017 4:19 pmIn October 2017, the incoming Dutch government announced in its coalition pact that all coal-fired power plants will shut by the end of 2029.
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Dutch parliament has passed coal phase-out law
December 10, 2019 2:25 pmThe Dutch parliament has passed its coal phase-out law banning energy companies from burning coal for the production of electricity […]
Hemweg plant initiates Holland’s coal phase-out planned by 2029
March 8, 2019 8:22 amThe Netherlands’ coal phase-out is speeding up, underscoring a growing understanding that national authorities have a responsibility to prioritise human […]
NGOs Call on Rotterdam Harbour to End Coal Shipments
February 20, 2018 4:38 pmEurope Beyond Coal groups and other NGOs have called on the Mayor of Rotterdam, Mr Ahmed Aboutaleb; the CEO of […]
NGOs Call on Rotterdam Harbour to End Coal Shipments
February 19, 2018 9:46 amEurope Beyond Coal groups and other NGOs have called on the Mayor of Rotterdam, Mr Ahmed Aboutaleb; the CEO of Rotterdam Port, Mr Allard Castelein; and the Rotterdam City Council, to phase-out coal transshipments.
It’s time for Rotterdam to rethink its role as Europe’s main coal pusher
February 19, 2018 9:45 amPort of Rotterdam CEO Allard Castelein claims his port embraces the Paris agreement and that companies who are not Paris-proof have no future. Now is the time to show it by ending coal shipments from the port.
Dutch agreement leads to 5 coal plants closing
June 30, 2017 9:13 amTwo units of Maasvlakte power station closed in June 2017, the result of a 2013 accord between government, business and […]