However, Poland’s results are better than three years ago, with Polish cities showing a reduction in air pollution.
Energy & Climate
Heavy storm in Warsaw leads to record rainfall
Across 24 hours, around 120 litres of rain per square metre fell in the Bielany district, twice the previous record.
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Poland “will be independent from Russian gas in six months”, says PM
“We need to cut the oxygen from this war – money from the oligarchs, from oil, gas and other commodities,” says Mateusz Morawiecki.
Poland to separate state coal assets to boost investment in lower emission energy
But some analysts have raised concern over how it will be financed, the lack of scrutiny, and the market power of the new entity.
Coal drops from 87% to 71% of Poland’s energy mix in a decade, with renewables up to 17%
Wind accounts for the largest source of renewable energy.
Germany to use “legal instruments” in response to Poland’s nuclear power plans
Nuclear is “neither good nor safe”, said Germany’s environment minister on a visit to meet her Polish counterpart in Warsaw.
Two wind turbine tower factories to open in Poland
The development comes as Polish state-owned energy firms are looking to develop the country’s first offshore wind farms.
Poland better prepared for Russia cutting off gas than others in Europe, says deputy PM
Poland will soon be “almost entirely independent from Russia gas”.
Polish state energy firms take page from Brexit playbook with anti-EU campaign
Paweł Wiejski
Like with the infamous ”Brexit bus”, trying to counter the misinformation only seems to spread it further.
Polish state firm signs deal to start work on nuclear reactors with US firm
Poland’s mining giant KGHM wants to repurpose its existing coal plants.
Poland generated record amount of electricity from wind in January
Wind turbines met around a third of the country’s electricity needs at times.
Orlen: will Poland’s eagle soar?
Jakub Wiech
The Polish state oil giant has an opportunity to join the European elite, but this will come at a high price.
Poland and Czech Republic sign agreement to end coal mine dispute
The agreement will see Poland pay €45 million compensation to the Czech Republic and fund environmental projects.
Polish PM appeals to Germany to stop Nord Stream 2 Russian gas pipeline
The pipeline is a “powerful threat to peace” and a tool of “blackmail” for Putin, said Morawiecki.
