What can be done to prevent smog in our cities and towns? What are the effects of environmental pollution on public health? Do mobile phones present a health risk? 

Answers to these questions are included in the information on the website about the role of RIVM in monitoring the effects of radiation, estimating the risks of hazardous substances, assessing environmental quality, investigating environmental effects on public health and the monitoring of air, water and soil quality. 

Functioning as a leading centre of expertise and research, RIVM advises and supports policy-makers and professionals in public health and environmental areas. RIVM sends out a smog warning, for example, when air quality in the Netherlands falls below European standards. Provincial authorities can then take the necessary action to protect vulnerable groups. Information is also readily available to the general public.     

Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
Please see the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency website for information on Environmental Balances and Outlooks, climate change and sustainable development.