11-11-2013
STOPEP at the international Conference of Youth in Warsaw
Today in Warsaw starts the most important event in the global climate policy, the UN Conference of Parties (COP19). Delegates from the whole world meet to conduct negotiations which are to be finalized by a global agreement on emission reduction and climate protection. Read more »
30-10-2013
Environmental non-governmental organizations call on Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to withdraw from extending the Opole Power Plant
On the eve of the UNFCCC climate conference COP19 in Warsaw, environmental non-governmental organizations appealed to the Prime Minister for a definite withdrawal from plans to extend the Opole Power Plant, the realisation of which will increase CO2 emissions by 9 mln tones a year. Read more »
27-9-2013
Fifth IPCC Report summary for policymakers published
Published once every 6 years, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report is a result of cooperation of hundreds of leading scientists, and is considered the most important, most comprehensive and detailed statement summarizing our understanding of the mechanics of climate changes. Today the panel publishes the summary of the first part of the report for policymakers, which relates to mechanism and scale of climate changes as well as prognosis for the future. Read more »
26-8-2013
Largest coal development in EU threatens one of the last big and wild rivers in Europe
A group of Polish environmental organizations has submited an application for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment permit (EIA) for the construction of Poland’s „North” („Polnoc”) power plant – the largest planned coal power plant in Europe. Read more »
16-8-2013
One year delay in the completion of the North Power Plant announced
According to the information provided by Forsal.pl the completion of the construction of the North Power Plant will be delayed by one year. The first 900 MW coal block will be put into service not in 2017 but in 2018. Read more »
Will the Północ Power Plant impact on Vistula make any difference? The river is already very polluted.
It is true that Vistula used to be very polluted, by thanks to great effort of several generations its condition changed dramatically for the better. It is now one of the most precious water ecosystems of our country. Elektrownia Północ might ruin it. What is more, in the European Union, water does not constitute a commercial product. Under the EU Water Framework Directive, our country is required to curb water pollution in compliance with Water Use Plans. This means that if the water is too polluted, not only is intensifying the pollution prohibited, but actions must be taken to return it to its proper state. Such actions may also be required by laws governing Nature 2000 sites.
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