Meanwhile, Kraków was ranked joint sixth among large EU cities.
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Polish president seeks national referendum on EU climate policies
The initiative is unlikely to succeed, given that it requires approval from the Senate, where the government has a majority.
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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.
“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.
Coal burning quality standards temporarily suspended in Poland
The government says the move is necessary due to the “current exceptional situation” caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine, which has seen coal prices surge.
Coal burning banned in Warsaw to combat air pollution
A ban on burning coal to heat homes will be introduced in Warsaw next year and in surrounding districts in 2028.
