[spiderfarmer]

The core issue with nitrogen deposition in the Netherlands is that the country chose to protect types of nature that are impossible to maintain in a densely populated country of nearly 20 million people. Instead, it could have focused on protecting and developing habitats that are better suited to higher nitrogen levels.

For example, converting heaths and meadows (which are unnatural for a delta anyway) into food forests might have increased carbon capture, reduced nitrogen-related pressures, and supported biodiversity in a way that aligns more realistically with achievable environmental goals.

Right now they're paying lip service to goals that are impossible to achieve, even if all economic activities were cancelled today, they wouldn't make a dent.

A referendum should be held on the subject.