The Netherlands’ Schiphol airport, the third busiest in Europe, has cut the number of flights by 12% to reduce pollution, becoming the first airport in the world limiting traffic to make the aviation industry more sustainable.
The decision of flight cut was made by the Netherland’s cabinet. Dutch Minister Mark Harbers of Infrastructure and Water Management said in the statement that the cap aims to restore “the balance between a well-operating international airport, the business climate, and the interests of a better and healthier living environment.”
