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More problems for the ‘North’ Power Plant – there is no building permit for water main
13-12-2013

More problems for the ‘North’ Power Plant – there is no building permit for water main

On the 12th of December 2013 two cases regarding the ‘North’ Power Plant (Elektrownia Północ) were heard in the Wojewódzki Sąd Administracyjny in Warsaw: Read more »

Social and environmental organizations comment on the choice of the ‘North’ Power Plant contractor: this investment violates the law
8-12-2013

Social and environmental organizations comment on the choice of the ‘North’ Power Plant contractor: this investment violates the law

The newest information about the choice of the contractor of the ‘North’ Power Plant – a 2 GW coal power plant in Rajkowy near Pelplin – is lacking in a very important element. As a result of the intervention of environmental organizations, the General Director of Environmental Protection decided on the 30th of October 2013 to institute proceedings for annulment of the environment approval for the ‘North’ Power Plant of 2 GW capacity that is to be situated in Rajkowy near Pelplin. Read more »

StopEP at the „Citizens' energy for a good climate: A participatory debate about Poland and its future” conference and the March for Climate and Social Justice
19-11-2013

StopEP at the „Citizens' energy for a good climate: A participatory debate about Poland and its future” conference and the March for Climate and Social Justice

„Citizens' energy for a good climate: A participatory debate about Poland and its future” conference organized by the Greens/EFA on 15-16 November in Warsaw. Citizen movements’ and NGOs’ representatives gathered in the Palace of Culture and Science to discuss climate protection and the future of Polish energy policy. Read more »

Say No to the ‘North’ Power Plant in Poland – an international campaign of sending letters to the investor
15-11-2013

Say No to the ‘North’ Power Plant in Poland – an international campaign of sending letters to the investor

From November 15, Jan Kulczyk – ‘North’ Power Plant investor – is receiving letters from all over the world. The campaign aims to convince the investor to withdraw from the ‘North’ Power Plant construction and use his position to support renewable energy. Read more »

World community writes to the ‘North’ Power Plant investor: withdraw from coal, embrace sustainability!
13-11-2013

World community writes to the ‘North’ Power Plant investor: withdraw from coal, embrace sustainability!

Can you imagine Malbork Castle in the shadow of a power plant? While the whole world withdraws from using dirty energies, a new huge coal power plant is planned in Poland. The ‘North’ Power Plant (Elektrownia Północ) will irreversibly change the landscape of Pomerania and will pose a threat to human health and precious ecosystem of the Vistula River – an important habitat of many protected plant and animal species. Read more »

Why do the environmentalists protest against new coal-fired power plants in Poland? Don’t we need energy?

Environmentalists have been protesting against energy solutions in recent years because the proposed energy sources are often extremely harmful to the environment, and often to economy – they are far too expensive or unprofitable and ineffective. Informing the public about such potential harm is a matter of civic responsibility. Poland remains a democratic country, its law allows for social dialogue and civic participation. Every decision should follow the regulations in force and take into account all potential environmental impacts. That is why any responsible person who suspects the proposed solutions may be invalid or against the law should speak out − just as any citizen wishing to influence their country’s future should vote. The social organizations have been also calling for development of clean energy projects based on renewable energy. Such projects will not only ensure country’s energy independence but will also contribute to the region’s development and environmental protection.
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