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STOPEP at the international Conference of Youth in Warsaw
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 »

Environmental non-governmental organizations call on Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to withdraw from extending the Opole Power Plant
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 »

Fifth IPCC Report summary for policymakers published
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 »

Largest coal development in EU threatens one of the last big and wild rivers in Europe
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 »

One year delay in the completion of the North Power Plant announced
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 »

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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