Luisa Zenker
Environmentalists support the proposal but anglers and local politicians express scepticism.
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Tougher EU emissions rules could hit Poland’s coal-dependent economy in particular.
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Polish state energy firms sell stakes in coal mine operator to treasury for one zloty each
The deal is another step in Poland’s plans to move state-owned coal assets to a separate entity.
Sex-themed campaign to protect Polish city’s natural areas draws criticism
Slogans such as “We want to get wet” are supposed to draw attention to natural areas in Wrocław that need protection.
Energy companies must shoulder most of rising costs to protect Polish families, says PM
“The most important thing is that Polish families suffer as little as possible in this crisis.”
Poland’s first gas tankers to enter service next year
Polish state gas company PGNiG has ordered eight liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, which it will charter.
Water level of rivers in Poland drastically low
Poland’s longest river, the Vistula, is approaching its lowest ever recorded level.
Baltic Pipe connected to Polish and Danish transmission systems
The pipeline is on track for the planned launch on 1 October.
Poland opposes EU proposal to reduce gas use by 15%
Warsaw argues that the EU is calling for sacrifices and solidarity in one area but not in others
Warsaw launches “Respect Water” campaign to encourage residents to reduce usage
The average resident of the Polish capital uses around 130 litres of water per day.
Poland to grant households €630 allowance to buy coal for heating
Around 35% of Polish homes use coal for heating and a total of 11.5 billion zloty (€2.4 billion) will be allocated for the new programme
Government appeals to Poles to insulate their homes ahead of “difficult winter”
The prime minister promised more funding for a government programme offering subsidies for home insulation.
“Poland leading the EU in energy diversification,” says US climate envoy Kerry on Warsaw visit
“Warsaw is becoming cleaner and greener” thanks to the widespread use of electric buses.
Korean firm invests €627m to build electric vehicle component plant in Poland
The facility, which will produce copper foil used in electric-car batteries, will become SK Nexilis’s “European hub”.
