Laatste nieuws in green
Dutch Graduate Wins Award for Proving Marine Protected Areas Boost Economic Well-being
Wageningen, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Maite den Butter’s groundbreaking research revealed that marine protected areas in Indonesia don’t just preserve ecosystems—they actually improve local communities’ quality of life through increased tourism revenue and better infrastructure. Her Economics of Sustainability thesis earned the prestigious REmagine Award and €5,000 prize for demonstrating how environmental protection creates measurable economic benefits for coastal populations.
Europe Opens Door to Chinese Electric Vehicle Price Deals Instead of Steep Tariffs
Brussels, Monday, 12 January 2026.
The European Union released new guidelines on January 12, 2026, allowing Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers to propose minimum pricing agreements as an alternative to tariffs reaching up to 45.3 percent.
Dutch Workers Call Out Corporate Greenwashing as Trust in Climate Promises Plummets
Netherlands, Sunday, 11 January 2026.
A striking 35% of Dutch employees believe their employers are misleading the public about their environmental efforts, according to new research from Populytics involving 583 workers. The study reveals a profound disconnect between corporate sustainability messaging and employee reality, with two-thirds wanting to contribute more to genuine climate action at work. Most telling: 30% are considering job changes due to their company’s lackluster sustainability efforts, while others report feeling unsafe to voice climate concerns in corporate settings.
New Battery Technology Achieves 4x Energy Storage and 99% Efficiency for Electric Vehicles
Global, Sunday, 11 January 2026.
Breakthrough battery innovations from multiple companies are revolutionizing electric vehicle performance. POSTECH researchers developed magnetic field-controlled lithium batteries delivering 1400 mAh/g capacity—four times current standards—while maintaining 99% efficiency for over 300 cycles. Meanwhile, Donut Lab’s solid-state batteries are already powering production vehicles in early 2026, offering 400 Wh/kg energy density and 5-minute charging capabilities. These technologies eliminate explosion risks and dendrite formation that plague traditional lithium-ion batteries, addressing key barriers like range anxiety and safety concerns that have slowed EV adoption.