Venerable elm tree finally succumbs to Dutch elm disease
A venerable old elm tree that's believed to be the largest of its kind in New England has finally succumbed to Dutch elm disease in the Vermont town of Charlotte.
Ecology
Nov 2, 2016
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Where eagles dare! Dutch police unveil new arm against drones (Update)
After months of tests, Dutch police will become the world's first force to train and employ an army of eagles, using the centuries-old skill of falconry against the modern-day scourge of unauthorised drones.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 12, 2016
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Man electrocuted as heavy storms batter Netherlands
Heavy storms swept the Netherlands Thursday leaving one man dead after he was electrocuted in his flooded cellar where he was growing cannabis, police and media said.
Environment
Jun 23, 2016
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Vaccine stops Dutch elm disease
Since 1992 over half a million Dutch elms have been 'vaccinated' against Dutch elm disease. Among these vaccinated trees, only 0.1% was infected by the fungus via the infamous elm bark beetle over recent years. The Wageningen ...
Ecology
Jun 20, 2016
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Dutch probe cross-border nuclear safety
The Dutch safety board announced on Wednesday it is launching an investigation into how the Netherlands works with its neighbours to prevent and handle any cross-border nuclear power accidents.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 15, 2016
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Hang up: Dutch look at banning use of cellphones on bikes
The Dutch government is considering banning the country's millions of cyclists from using their cellphones while riding, saying pedaling and phones are a dangerous mix.
Other
May 26, 2016
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Netherlands to hand out iodine pills in case of nuclear accident
The Dutch government has ordered 15 million iodine pills to protect people living near nuclear plants in case of an accident, officials said Friday, as concerns rise over ageing reactors across the border in Belgium.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 29, 2016
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Poor outlook for ash trees
The future for ash – the tree that gave us food, fuel and the Sweet Track, one of the oldest roads in the world – looks bleak, according to a new survey of its biology and ecology. The review by tree expert Dr Peter Thomas ...
Ecology
Mar 23, 2016
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Dutch hold 10 for Bitcoin money laundering
Dutch police have arrested 10 people in the Netherlands as part of an international probe into money-laundering through sales of the shadowy virtual currency Bitcoin, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Internet
Jan 20, 2016
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Warm winter melts Dutch skaters' hopes of legendary canal race
Winter is nearing the halfway mark in the Netherlands with record high temperatures, melting fervent Dutch skaters' hopes of gliding over frozen canals or taking part in a near-mythical race last held 19 years ago.
Environment
Jan 8, 2016
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