The city has launched a website allowing people to check if their car is among those that will now be barred.
Energy & Climate
Polish-Czech coal mine deal having positive environmental effects
An underground barrier installed at Turów mine has resulted in groundwater levels on the Czech side of the border rising.
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Prosecutors to re-examine industrial sewage pouring into Polish river after TV report
A deputy climate minister called the pollution from the German-owned tannery “appalling” and warned that it “cannot go unpunished”.
Polish startup’s “wind panel” wins clean energy award
The installation can generate power from the wind either as a free-standing structure or while serving an enclosure.
Polish government moves to undo its own rules blocking onshore wind farms
The “10H” rule currently forbids the construction of wind farms where there are buildings within a distance of ten times the height of the turbine.
Coal burning quality standards temporarily suspended in Poland
The government says the move is necessary due to the “current exceptional situation” caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine, which has seen coal prices surge.
Over half of Poland at serious risk of drought amid heatwave, says state agency
Over 170 municipalities in Poland have introduced restrictions on the use of water, with many rivers running dangerously low.
Poland seeking to build coalition against EU ban on petrol and diesel cars
“Neither the market nor the public is ready for it,” says Poland’s environment minister.
EDF signs agreements with Polish firms in effort to develop Poland’s first nuclear plants
EDF also outlined the French government’s support for its involvement in Poland’s nuclear programme, including in securing financing.
Key section of gas pipeline linking Poland to Norway completed ahead of schedule
The Baltic Pipe is a central part of Poland’s efforts to make itself independent of Russian energy imports.
Renewables met record 67% of Poland’s power demand on Sunday
Renewables helped avoid the burning of 1,000 wagons of coal on Sunday.
Polish government pledges to guarantee coal prices for home heating
Over 35% of households in Poland use coal for heating, and soaring prices have raised concerns over energy poverty.
Poland and Ukraine to link power grids by end of year
Ukraine also says it can support Poland’s development of nuclear energy.
“We don’t feel obligated to implement all milestones” to unblock EU funds, says Polish coalition partner
Junior coalition partner United Poland says it did not consent to the milestones agreed by the government with the European Commission.
