Just 0.2% of cars in Poland are fully electric.
Energy & Climate
Poland to create “community forests” around large cities to protect nature and serve residents
The 14 forests will help create “green rings” around large cities for recreation and to reduce logging.
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South Korea joins Poland’s nuclear race with offer of six reactors
France and the United States have also expressed interest.
Poland needs funds to meet climate goals, says PM at COP26, but warns against EU “blackmail”
“A just transition must take into account that we do not all start from the same starting point,” said Morawiecki.
Cabinet reshuffle in Poland with new climate, agriculture, development and sports ministers
Some commentators see the changes as signalling a weakening of the prime minister’s position.
“We will set fire to Europe”: Polish union protests outside ECJ against order to close coal mine
Up to 2,000 protesters were joined by MEPs from Poland’s ruling party.
“EU green policies are madness and theories without evidence,” says Kaczyński
The Polish government has called for a delay to the European Commission’s plan to reduce emissions by 55%.
Poland orders environmental investigation into Czech-owned coal mine in Germany
The decision comes amid a dispute with the Czech Republic over a coal mine on the Polish side of the border.
Poles opposed to nuclear power, especially near where they live, finds poll
Over 60% of Poles said they would not want a nuclear power plant built close to their home, with only 27.5% accepting the idea.
Polish state oil giant announces “largest investment in history of Lithuania”
Orlen will expand and modernise its Mažeikiai oil refinery.
Poland’s coal-fired electricity is cheapest in Europe as gas prices rise
As demand for coal picks up, Polish producers want to renegotiate long-term contracts.
Electricity prices in Poland almost double in a year
Exports of electricity are at their highest level in 15 years, which is further pushing up prices.
No deal reached in coal mine dispute with “irrational” Czechs, says Poland
Poland wants to reach a deal over a spat that is costing it €500,000 a day in fines.
State firm signs deal with US partner in bid to develop Poland’s first nuclear power plant
Nuclear power will “help us to protect the environment but will also substantially reduce the costs” of electricity, says KGHM.
