Gas On?

In 'Gas On?' we investigate the energy transition of Westland horticulture. What role will gas play in the coming years, which sustainable initiatives are popping up and how do young growers see the future of horticulture?

Stefan van der Velden, Gaiwa Slooten · Omroep West, WOS · Completed (2024) · 47"

MEDIA

Broadcaster BLACK, NPO 3, 3LAB, NPO Start

crew

Researcher & director: Gaiwa Slooten

Cameraman & editor: Stefan van der Velden

Sound engineer & audio editor: Dennis van Rijswijk

Editor & voice-over: IJsbrand van Veelen

Color correction: Kiki Henger

Editors-in-chief Omroep West: Anouk Vrolijk & Margreet Bartels

Production Manager: Bas Bouman

Producer: Julian Klop

financiers

South Holland Media Fund, Fund for Special Journalistic Projects, Luis in de Pels Foundation

Synopsis

The greenhouse horticulture sector is experiencing a decisive period. The energy crisis, but also government policy, underline the urgency to become more sustainable. The documentary 'Gas Erop?: De Glastuinbouw in Transitie' shows how five different growers from the Westland are preparing for the future. We see that the sector is still heavily dependent on fossil energy. Are the current climate objectives realistic? And is there still a future in the Dutch greenhouse horticulture sector? The documentary will be broadcast in its entirety by Omroep West and as a three-part series by local broadcaster WOS.

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