In Hoogwoud, there has been discussion and opposition about the plans for the construction of a solar park along the Koningspaden. In order to prevent unnecessary loss of landscape and very fertile agricultural land, the action committee has started a petition. It has now been signed by 750 people. NH News LTO Noord – the … Read more
How much money is in your savings account? We ask a different Dutch person every week. Because although we talk more and more about money, we never talk about exactly how much we earn and save. This week: Milou (31), who has the money in his savings account for big expenses, like a trip to … Read more
Thu 22 Sep, 09:10 General REGION – Just before Prince’s Day, Saturday 17 September, the Food Bank in the Netherlands lowered the threshold for receiving a food parcel. Due to the explosive inflation, the Food Bank of the Netherlands is already taking action instead of in January. More and more people are unable to keep … Read more
September 28, 2022, Region – Water naturally has a warm heart for farmers. “It is necessary to switch to crops that are less harmful to the water environment. Less pollution is good for the Water Board’s goals and for the sake of human health and the environment. Water Of course, farmers who work with this … Read more
Educational food grovesIVN Nature Education, CNME and Stichting De Rollen will create 30 Educational Food Groves in primary schools and childcare centers in South Limburg. They do this together with children, Young Learning Food, parents, teachers and volunteers. “Each Food Grove is 30 m² in size and has 30 species of plants, shrubs and trees, … Read more
What is inflation? Inflation is the average price increase of goods and services. Think about groceries, clothes, rent or a visit to the hairdresser. Certain categories count more heavily because they make up a larger proportion of average consumption, such as energy and food. And what is much scarcer and therefore more expensive thanks to … Read more
This is a shortened version of the interview with Vos, which will soon be published in the trade magazine BT. The pursuit of economic growth propelled Singaporean industrial estates into the air. Because the island state will now also be strategically independent, the government prioritizes the use of the space. This means that heavy offshore … Read more
Did you know that 1 million people in the Netherlands live below the poverty line? In the Food Bank, volunteers distribute food to people who need it most. Conny Schouten (78) has worked at the location in Gouda for twelve years: “We see an increase in households that need our help”. The ad is loading… … Read more
RED Gardens is also located in the eco-village, in the middle of Ireland. Initiator Bruce Darrell wondered about the best way to grow food. The question stems from his belief that it is essential for people to grow their own food in order to cope with the climate crisis. He lists the benefits: it improves … Read more
International•26 Sep ’22 08:39•Updated on 26 September ’22 at 10:17 a.mAuthor: Mark van Harreveld The value of the British pound has fallen by almost 5 percent to a value of $1,035 at the opening of the Asian markets. The reason for the drop is the new controversial package of tax cuts from British Chancellor of … Read more