In this paper we aim to get insight into preferences of Dutch lease car drivers for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and their characteristics. We perform a state-of-the-art conjoint analysis, based on data obtained through an online choice experiment among Dutch lease car...
The risks posed to society from "emerging technologies" constitute a topic of intense academic and social debate. This report addresses the appraisal and regulation of these risks from a variety of angles.
Sustainable energy policies are needed in Europe to reduce air pollution and greenhouse-gas emissions. EU-policies aim to improve the EU's energy security and enhance its' competitiveness by promoting innovation and limiting energy costs (as part of a.o. the Lisbon Strategy)....
Development efforts will be seriously hampered by the risks of climate change if these are not tackled. Reduced economic growth due to climate change damages, threatened or under-performing investments, and lower food production due to maladaptation to a changing climate, are...
The Guidance for Stakeholder Participation is intended to support and guide project leaders at the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (MNP) in their choices in the area of stakeholder participation. This Practice Guide contains information on the following subjects:...
The quest for sustainability is about the quality of life and the possibilities for maintaining this quality in the future. The extent to which this quest is fulfilled will depend both on the public opinion with respect to the desired quality of life and the distribution of...
The Guidance for Stakeholder Participation is intended to support and guide project leaders at the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (MNP) in their choices in the area of stakeholder participation. This Main Document assists project leaders to think about...
The results of 20 years of measuring gamma-HCH in precipitation in the Netherlands are presented here. Analysis has revealed a systematic seasonal behaviour, with enhanced levels of gamma-HCH in precipitation from April through June. Evidence was found for a statistically...
The validity of the multi-media model SimpleBox version 2.0 with respect to its specific use in the procedure of testing the coherence of independently derived environmental quality objectives is evaluated. The SimpleBox procedure for testing the coherence of environmental...
Particulate Matter (PM) in the ambient air can lead to health effects and even to premature mortality. This result has been found in a score of epidemiological studies, but its cause is not yet clear. It is certain, however, that these effects are so serious and so extensive...
