In this case, a regional decree taken by the Flemish region in order to reinforce the protection of the environment against fertilizers’ pollution is challenged by two local associations. The contested decree extends the areas where the use of fertilizers is strictly regulated if not completely forbidden.

The plaintiffs argued that the creation of those new areas where the use of fertilizer is...

This reference for a preliminary ruling concerns the interpretation and validity of certain provisions of the REACH Regulation. In light of the fact that the registration requirements in Title II of the REACH Regulation do not apply to polymers,the England & Wales, Queen’s Bench Division Administrative Court, sought clarification of the concept of ‘monomer substance’, as used in article 6(3) of...

The appellant (Ravendown Fertilizer Co-operative Limited) sought amendments to various conditions attached to coastal and air discharge permits in respect of the company’s fertilizer works at Ravensborne. He also sought to overturn and vary the Council’s decision allowing discharges to the atmosphere for not affording adequate protection to property and the residential environment of Ravensdown...

Sustainable nitrogen management*

The United Nations Environment Assembly,

Recognizing the multiple pollution threats resulting from anthropogenic reactive nitrogen, with adverse effects on the terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments, contributing to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, while acknowledging the benefits of nitrogen use for food and energy production,

Recognizing also...