The distance that wind turbines could be build from residential buildings would be reduced to 500 metres.
Energy & Climate
Poland to extend electricity price freeze until end of year
Under current legislation, the cap is set to expire at the end of September 2025.
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EU court rejects Poland’s complaint over unpaid coal mine fines
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Large trade union protest in Warsaw against EU climate policies
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Poland’s biggest gas supplier to increase bills by around 50%
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But critics note that the Green Deal was adopted when PiS was in power.
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Polish orchards and vineyards light bonfires to warm crops amid sudden cold snap
The combination of unseasonably warm weather followed by a freeze could cause yields to fall as much as 70%.
Polish state energy giant Orlen reveals details of $400m lost on undelivered Venezuelan oil
The firm says it has notified prosecutors regarding the actions of the former management in relation to the case.
World Bank lends further €250 million to Poland for tackling air pollution
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In terms of emissions per capita, Poland is fifth highest in the bloc.
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Ukraine’s DTEK to build first energy storage facility in Poland
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