Met de ingebrekestelling van het chemiebedrijf 3M lost Vlaams minister Zuhal Demir juridisch een belangrijk schot voor de boeg. Volgens experts is de milieuvergunning die 3M kreeg op los zand gebaseerd. ‘De rechter kan niet anders dan de onwettigheid vast […]
De Tijd: 3M environmental permit based on loose sand Read More »
The American chemical company 3M, which is considered responsible for the historical PFOS pollution in Zwijndrecht and the surrounding area, must come to the PFOS investigation committee of the Flemish Parliament for a second time. 06.09.2021 | DS: mg Read the full article in the newspaper…
DS: 3M must come to PFOS investigation committee for a second time Read More »
Umbilical cord blood with higher levels of PFAS shows that teenagers fifteen years later are more likely to develop asthma and rhinitis. This is evident from a recent report by the Department of Environment of the Flemish government. Flemish teenagers also have more PFNA in their
apache: PFAS in newborns' blood proves harmful during growing up Read More »
Cinéart presents, in collaboration with Grondrecht, the premiere of the French film Rouge. The film will be shown on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 September in Studio Rubens in Zwijndrecht. Both screenings will be briefly introduced by Grondrecht. The story:Nour has just
06.09.2021 | Film screening ROUGE Read More »
The expansion drive of the port of Antwerp knows no bounds. The Oosterweel connection, the construction of industrial areas along the Albert Canal and a petrochemical highway through the Kempen will absorb the bulk of the Flemish investment budget. Environmental standards seem to be too strict for polluting companies in the
apache: Who will buy off the Antwerp Scheldt toll this time? Read More »
What is worse: illegally dumping chemical waste in the Scheldt or legally dumping chemical waste in the Scheldt? This question arises now that the illegal discharge of FBSA in the Scheldt by 3M has been restricted while the
apache: 'PFBS discharge into the Scheldt should be stopped as soon as possible' Read More »
The Antwerp provincial executive granted a new environmental permit to 3M almost a year ago. The chemical company was not hindered in any way from expanding and dumping additional PFAS in the Scheldt. (12/08) is being tried in court
apache: When chemical company 3M asks, the province of Antwerp turns Read More »
After a critical analysis, together with independent experts, we maintain our position: the report of the Earthmoving Commission does not provide sufficient guarantees for the public health of local residents and workers.
Fundamental right: introduction to environmental injunction proceedings Read More »
The judge is not imposing any interim measures on Lantis, the developer of Oosterweel. Citizens' initiative Grondrecht, environmental activist Thomas Goorden and Greenpeace summoned Lantis in the context of the PFOS pollution. The lawsuit was initiated this morning. The judge decided to dismiss the case
This morning, the lawsuit filed by citizen initiative Grondrecht together with environmental activist Thomas Goorden and Greenpeace against Oosterweel developer Lantis was initiated in Antwerp. It was decided to start pleading the case on November 25. 12.08.2021 | ATV The judge
ATV: PFOS pollution: lawsuit against Lantis not until the end of November Read More »
English 
Nederlands (België)