The EU needs to take “decisive action to cease financing Russia’s war machine”, says Poland’s energy minister.
Energy & Climate
Poland’s state forestry agency cut down 337-year-old tree
Activists discovered the felled tree in 2023, but had to wait 18 months for the authorities to confirm its age.
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Poland’s only nuclear reactor halts operation amid licensing delay
It produces 10% of the world’s molybdenum-99, a radioactive isotope used in diagnosing cancer.
German group files further legal challenge to planned Polish deepwater port
The group, Lebensraum Vorpommern, claims the project “will lead to an environmental catastrophe”.
Poland approves financing for first nuclear plant but awaits EU approval
The government wants to provide 60bn zloty (€14.4bn) to cover 30% of the costs of the plant.
Polish government approves bill to ease building of onshore wind farms
The climate minister says the bill will help reduce electricity prices but the conservative opposition has criticised the plans.
Poland to strengthen riverbank on Belarus border to stop historical monastery leaving its territory
Erosion could change the course of the Bug river, which marks the border between Poland and Belarus.
Polish court rejects final appeal against permit for medieval-style castle residence in EU-protected forest
Despite a longrunning legal battle, construction of the castle has gone ahead.
Poland’s Orlen signs agreement to supply gas to Ukraine
This will be a “long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation…based on commercial terms”, says Orlen.
Polish opposition MP detained over alleged financial crimes
Dariusz Matecki, who could face up to ten years in prison, claims to be a victim of a political attack by the government.
Poland confirms US has frozen military aid to Ukraine
The Polish foreign affairs ministry revealed that the US did not consult its NATO allies before deciding on the aid freeze.
Presidential election is “referendum on Tusk”, says opposition candidate Nawrocki
Karol Nawrocki pledged to lower taxes, end Ukraine’s “indecent” treatment of Poland, and reject the EU’s “sick” climate policies.
New record low temperature of -41.1°C observed in Poland
The finding was observed by researchers monitoring temperatures in the Tatra mountains.
Pollution from Poland to blame for half Berlin’s current smog, claims German official
German tabloid Bild described the pollution as a “thick cloud of Polish smog”.
