Ecology

In recent years, discussions have been held between the Polish and German governments regarding the expansion of water infrastructure on the Oder River. This idea unexpectedly gained approval from German entrepreneurs.  German ecologists raise objections  So far, German ecologists have raised their objections, which many interpreted as a method for the German government to ignore the issue. According to the Chamber of the Elbe and Oder rivers, which supports the project, the implementation of the agreement on the modernization of the border Oder River and the use of inland navigation is important. New locks, dams, and polders on the Oder River Actions that are already being appreciated by the German side include the construction of floodgates, locks, and polders, whi...

Many Polish cities are leaning towards eco-friendly ways of powering public transportation. This is not only due to the environmental trends but also economic reasons - as fuel prices continue to rise. Leading the way in these changes is Zielona Góra, boasting an impressive 65% presence of electric buses in its entire fleet. Zero-emission electric buses can also be found in Warsaw and Krakow. Uneven level of electrification nationwide While some cities are actively progressing towards electrifying at least part of their fleet, others, even large ones, often lag behind. Wrocław, Bydgoszcz, Olsztyn, and Białystok still cannot boast a single vehicle of this type. However, much can change in this matter in the near future. In the case of Bydgoszcz, it is known that such plans will have ...

State Forests in recent years have been intensively preparing areas for afforestation, resulting in a steadily increasing number of forest areas in Poland. This is the result of a campaign involving the acquisition of land for creating new forests. The principles were established in accordance with the Regulation No. 79 of the Director General of State Forests dated December 30, 2021, regulating the rules for enlarging forest resources. It sets out the principles on which private individuals can sell land to State Forests for afforestation or existing forests. What factors affect land valuation? When it comes to the valuation of land to be resold, many aspects have an influence, including the area, shape of the plot, its location, and the tree species growing on it. An important element i...

Until recently, all methods of private use of renewable energy sources (RES) were mainly associated with single-family houses. Advancing technology allows for the application of such solutions also in the case of multi-family houses and apartment buildings. Micro-RES installations as an opportunity for lower bills in apartment buildings The establishment of the tenant prosumer institution will facilitate the construction of micro-RES installations in multi-family buildings and allow for the appropriate benefits. Previously, this was included in single-family law. Both residents and community managements will be able to apply for prosumer status. This is a necessary step in order to be able to obtain financial resources directly into the designated account from the surplus of generated ener...