Electric aviation push: The Netherlands and UK are exploring an “electric air bridge” across the North Sea, with Dutch industry and government discussing routes between smaller airports and what it would take to make short-haul electric flights viable. Climate impacts on Dutch pests: Dutch researchers warn that warming could boost rats in major cities and increase oak processionary caterpillars, though land use and food availability also play big roles. Offshore wind scaling debate: A new look at offshore wind highlights both the sector’s growth potential and the obstacles slowing expansion, from supply-chain costs to failed auctions. Water and waste pressure: Raw sewage has been dumped off the Isles of Scilly, raising fresh questions about enforcement for marine pollution. Schiphol disruption costs: Schiphol says more than 9,000 flights were cancelled in the first half of 2026 due to winter weather and Middle East conflict, with temporary charge cuts hitting its finances. Urban nature under strain: After back-to-back storms, Edmonton is calling in Calgary forestry crews to clear storm damage and help curb Dutch elm disease—an example of how extreme weather stresses tree management. Tourism backlash: In the Netherlands’ wider region, overtourism and “locals vs visitors” tensions keep surfacing, with Tallinn’s Old Town debate echoing calls for limits that protect residents.