2-7-2013
Energy sector restructuring – a way to solve Poland’s crisis
The Institute for Structural Research (Instytut Badań Strukturalnych) with the Institute for Sustainable Development (Instytut na rzecz Ekorozwoju) have published a report “2050.pl A journey to a low-carbon future” (2050.pl. Podróż do niskoemisyjnej przyszłości) which describes the absolutely necessary modernization of Polish energy sector. Read more »
6-6-2013
Coal-fired power plants kill thousands Poles annually
Greenpeace Polska has published an expert report ‘Coal kills. The analysis of health costs of emissions of the Polish power sector’ (Węgiel zabija. Analiza kosztów zdrowotnych emisji zanieczyszczeń z polskiego sektora energetycznego) which analyses the impact on human health resulting from pollution caused by the Polish power sector. Read more »
5-6-2013
The North Power Plant and the Bogdanka Mine amend their coal contract
On the 3th of June the North Powered Plant signed an annex to a contract with the Bogdanka Mine on coal supply. Read more »
4-6-2013
Coal power plants make us sick – sais the HEAL report
On the 3th of June the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) published a report “The unpaid health bill. How coal Power plants make us sick”, which shows the scientific evidences that air pollution, including the emissions from coal-fired power plants, is an important risk factor for health. Read more »
17-5-2013
Client Earth lodges a complaint with the European Commission concerning the Opole Power Plant and the implementation of the CCS Directive
On May 13th the Client Earth Foundation announced that a complaint against the Polish Government concerning the development of the Opole Power Plant and the implementation of the CCS Directive had been lodged with the European Commission. 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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