32 search results for “environment” in the Student website
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Paul BehrensScience
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Rebecca PloofFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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David ZetlandFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Paul HudsonFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Sarah HinmanFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Carola HeinFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Rob de WijkFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Satellite data and algorithms reveal which ships emit excessive nitrogen
Ships are still emitting too much nitrogen oxide. Till now it has been impossible to measure this at sea, but that is set to change. Solomiia Kurchaba combined satellite data and developed algorithms to identify which ships are emitting too much. Kurchaba received her PhD on 11 June.
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Joran LammersScience
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Merlijn van WeerdScience
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Elsa CharletyFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jan Willem ErismanScience
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Ancois De VilliersFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Andrew LittlejohnFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Zifan MengFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Suzanne MarselisScience
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Erik de MaakerFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Federico De MussoFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jan Michiel OttoFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Diana SuhardimanFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Sabine Luning
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Marco CinelliFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Marja SpierenburgFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Dilara ErzeybekFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Christian HendersonFaculty of Humanities
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Mandy de WildeFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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How a local shaman can help fight climate change
Who knows more about environmental governance: a professor of natural resource governance or a local shaman in the remote uplands of Myanmar?
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Mission successful: deposits on small plastic bottles
After years of lobbying by environmental activists, a deposit scheme for small plastic bottles is to be introduced on 1 July 2021. One of the leaders in the fight is alumnus Merijn Tinga. The university will have collection points for plastic bottles and is also supporting the Plastic Spotter citizen…
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Wars in Ukraine and Gaza could soon affect our approach to the North Pole
The Houthis are attacking ships in the Red Sea. Rerouting via South Africa is expensive, whereas the Arctic route only takes a week. Once a no-go zone, this route might be a more realistic option. Mind the nuclear submarines, though…
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Who will pay for our energy transition?
The Dutch Development Bank's new SDG loan fund for green energy in the global south may not be as positive as it seems. Anthropology professor Marja Spierenburg raises concerns about its potential impact on local communities.
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Government publishes legal document on MSC Zoe disaster at LAPP's insistence
The cargo lost at sea as a result of the MSC Zoe disaster should be considered environmental pollution and information about it should be made public. This was the case made by Leiden Law School’s Leiden Advocacy Project on Plastic (LAPP). Following their investigation, the government has finally decided…
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LDE white paper on critical materials, green energy and geopolitics
With its Green Deal The European Union has set itself much-needed ambitious climate goals. But the energy crisis and geopolitical tensions are making these difficult to achieve. Seven researchers from the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Universities (LDE) alliance have written a white paper offering solutions.