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Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026
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Netherlands Publishes New Route Map for Transition Away From Fossil Fuels

The Dutch government has set out a more detailed pathway for reducing dependence on oil, gas and coal as it prepares for the next United Nations climate conference, while national projections show substantial additional policy will still be needed to meet long-term climate goals.
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