ecology

Landfill fires

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Analysis
Wed, 08/02/2023 - 14:03
prof. Grzegorz Wielgosińki
There are two causes of fires at waste collection sites: external and internal. External - that is, the import of waste into Poland, and internal is the imbalanced needs of demand for waste disposal with the supply of facilities where this can be done, plus, of course, in both cases, the desire for a quick and large profit. Both causes are not a new matter, both have their roots in the relatively liberal EU law, which, in addition, in our country was applied very gently.

Development of nuclear power in Poland

Analysis
Fri, 07/28/2023 - 09:03
dr inż. Andrzej Gąsiorowski
Every few years, like a boomerang, the topic of nuclear power and the construction of nuclear-based power units returns to public discussion. Due to the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine, and the consequent cessation of oil and natural gas imports from Russia, the topic of NPP has become a priority in the context of Poland's energy security.

Are natural cosmetics eco-friendly?

Analysis
Wed, 01/25/2023 - 13:03
dr Ewa Maciejczyk
dr inż. Katarzyna Mietlińska

Nowadays, people are paying much more attention to where ingredients come from and how they are processed. They expect ethical and sustainable practices from producers. With technology providing instant access to information beyond the product label, consumer demands for greater transparency about organic claims, ingredients and processes will continue to grow. Clear, easy-to-understand definitions of terms such as 'natural' and 'organic' would make it much easier to meet these expectations.

Let's save water!

Analysis
Fri, 10/02/2020 - 09:29
dr inż. Mirosław Imbierowicz

Access to sources of clean, healthy water is a prerequisite for the survival of any civilization and any human being, as well as any living organism. The role of water in human life cannot be overestimated, which is why a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly states that "the right to safe, clean drinking water and sanitation is a necessary right to enjoy life and human rights to the full".