Can someone please explain to me how central planning (the ultimate root of the nitrogen regulations in the Netherlands) is consistent with classical liberalism?
I've always been under the impression that these two things are mutually exclusive, and yet it appears to me that, of late, classical liberals are excusing central planning (some of which is way out of line) in the name of preventing what they deem to be 'dangerous populism'?
If I'm wrong on this, please enlighten me. History suggests that central planning (particularly of the communist ilk) is really bad for everyone... Even if done under the guise of protecting the foundation of classical liberalism. An oxymoron, in my view.
The ultimate root of the Nitrate regulations in the Netherlands is concern about the health risks they pose(1) and the environmental damage they do(2). TFA details how two major Dutch political parties are focused on environmental issues.
Please enough with the "Nitrogen" pollution stuff. Nitrogen makes up roughly four fifths of the air we breathe. We'd all be long dead if it was dangerous.
Can someone please explain to me how central planning (the ultimate root of the nitrogen regulations in the Netherlands) is consistent with classical liberalism?
I've always been under the impression that these two things are mutually exclusive, and yet it appears to me that, of late, classical liberals are excusing central planning (some of which is way out of line) in the name of preventing what they deem to be 'dangerous populism'?
If I'm wrong on this, please enlighten me. History suggests that central planning (particularly of the communist ilk) is really bad for everyone... Even if done under the guise of protecting the foundation of classical liberalism. An oxymoron, in my view.
The ultimate root of the Nitrate regulations in the Netherlands is concern about the health risks they pose(1) and the environmental damage they do(2). TFA details how two major Dutch political parties are focused on environmental issues.
Please enough with the "Nitrogen" pollution stuff. Nitrogen makes up roughly four fifths of the air we breathe. We'd all be long dead if it was dangerous.
(1) https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/docs/contaminants/nitratmethemog.pdf
(2) https://www.usgs.gov/mission-areas/water-resources/science/nutrients-and-eutrophication