That is less than half the figure of 13% found in 2022.
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In wake of devastating floods, Poland debates how to withstand the next deluge
Wojciech Kość
Improved infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and better warning systems will all be part of the answer.
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Poland’s booming battery industry threatened by proposed EU emission rules
Alicja Ptak
Poland is Europe’s leading producer of lithium-ion batteries and second globally, behind only China.
Polish region launches climate education programme for primary schools
The national government is also working on a similar scheme that would be introduced across Poland.
Large trade union protest in Warsaw against EU climate policies
They argue that the EU’s Green Deal will “destroy” the Polish economy, causing particular harm to farmers and industrial workers.
Court revokes environmental permit for Poland’s Turów coal mine
The permit was issued in violation of an agreement with the Czech Republic, on whose border the mine is located, found the court.
Thousands of farmers protest in Warsaw against EU climate policies and Ukrainian imports
It was the largest demonstration so far during ongoing protests by farmers in Poland.
Polish climate minister distances government from deputy’s comments on more ambitious emissions plans
The deputy climate minister’s remarks in Brussels are “not an official position of the Polish government”, says her boss.
Poland produced record 26% of electricity from renewables in 2023
However, coal continues to generate almost two thirds of power in Poland.
Poland files legal complaints against “authoritarian” EU climate policies
“The Polish government will not allow Brussels’ diktat,” says the climate minister.
Kaczyński condemns EU’s “green communism” as Poland opposes emission cuts plan
The Polish government says it will not support “Fit for 55”, the EU’s flagship programme to cut emissions.
Polish parliament approves law to unblock building of onshore wind farms
The final version was watered down from the original proposal, leading to criticism from the wind industry and opposition.
“My generation was wrong on climate,” says Tusk as he unveils Polish opposition’s green programme
PO wants to phase out coal more quickly, reduce logging, and introduce better environmental monitoring, including of rivers.
Poland ranks last in EU green index
The EU-funded report takes into account the state of the environment, its effect on quality of life, and efforts by countries to address climate issues.
