But support falls to 45% when Poles are asked if they would want a small nuclear reactor in their local area.
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US agencies sign letters of intent to provide $4bn financing for Polish nuclear reactors
“Poland needs new energy solutions to protect itself from Russian influence, meet climate commitments and drive economic development,” says the US ambassador.
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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.
Westinghouse signs agreements to supply nuclear technology to Poland
The agreements include the possible construction of six AP1000 nuclear reactors.
South Korea joins Poland’s nuclear race with offer of six reactors
France and the United States have also expressed interest.
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.
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.
Former US ambassador joins firm developing Poland’s first nuclear plant
Mosbacher was Trump’s envoy to Poland between September 2018 and January 2021.
Agreement to build Poland’s first nuclear plant signed by two of country’s richest men
“We need cheap and clean energy to be able to develop as a state and society,” say Michał Sołowow and Zygmunt Solorz.
France edges forward in race for Poland’s nuclear contracts
Poland plans to have six operational nuclear blocks by 2043.
Cross-party group of MPs call on PM to hold talks on Poland’s nuclear plans
They argue that Poland’s development of nuclear power will span several parliamentary terms and requires collaboration between parties.
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Maria Wilczek
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Poland bets on nuclear as it seeks to reduce reliance on coal
Wojciech Kość
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Polish government approves plan for transition away from coal, but faces criticism from all sides
Paweł Wiejski
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