3.5 Reducing CO2 emissions in the Netherlands

• Aardrijkskunde
• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

Energy transition

Reducing CO2 emissions 

in the Netherlands

At which place does the Netherlands rank on the global agricultural export list?

1. 1st!
2. 2nd
3. 13th
4. 25th

Learning goals

1. You know about the existence of the Climate Act and you know why the Netherlands has had a large CO2 emission per capita for a long time.
2. You understand why energy transition and climate adaptation can lead to spatial conflicts and why co-ownership of local residents is important when choosing the location of sustainable energy sources.
3. You can indicate on a map with area characteristics and area values which types of sustainable energy locations in certain areas are most or least suitable.

CO2 in NL

• Extensive greenhouse horticulture
• Intensive livestock farming
• Chemical industry
• Few coal-powered powerplants

One of the worst countries in the EU.

Climate Act

• Paris Climate Agreement.
• Focusses on durability and sustainability.
• Multiple actions against climate change.

Functionalities of power

1. Power & light - Mainly the use of power in houses
2.  High temperature heat - Heating in industries
3. Low temperature heat - Heating in houses
4. Transport - Power in cars and trains etc.

Effects

Visual effects:

• Roofs with solar
• Open places with windmills

This could lead to a spatial conflict

Problems with renewable energy

• It is not always available (solar and wind energy is not always available)
• Takes up a lot of space
• It depletes when you want to store it

Solution to storing energy -> USE HYDROGEN

Hydrogen

• Energy is won from renewable sources
• It is being transformed into hydrogen
• Turned back into energy when needed

Working

Make assignments 1, 2 and 3

Learning goals

1. You know about the existence of the Climate Act and you know why the Netherlands has had a large CO2 emission per capita for a long time.
2. You understand why energy transition and climate adaptation can lead to spatial conflicts and why co-ownership of local residents is important when choosing the location of sustainable energy sources.
3. You can indicate on a map with area characteristics and area values which types of sustainable energy locations in certain areas are most or least suitable.

Homework

Make all assignments from 3.5