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Thousands of farmers have protested in the Netherlands against a government effort to cut nitrogen emissions.
The gas is a major contributor to global warming.
Intensive agriculture and fertiliser use have made the Netherlands one of Europe's largest emitters.
But farmers say the planned change puts their livelihoods at risk.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from The Hague.
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The gas is a major contributor to global warming.
Intensive agriculture and fertiliser use have made the Netherlands one of Europe's largest emitters.
But farmers say the planned change puts their livelihoods at risk.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from The Hague.
- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/
- Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/
- Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
#Netherlands #NetherlandsFarmersProtest #NitrogenPollution
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