Poles will pay more for heating. U.S. withdraws from Green Deal

United States, chaired Donald Trump, again decided on withdrawal from Green Deal, which already raises concerns in many countries, including Poland. What will be the consequences of this decision and how it will affect the future Green transition?

The US resigns from Green Deal – changing course in climate policy

Donald TrumpAfter taking the presidency again, he decided to U.S. withdrawal from Green Deal. This is one more time erstwhile the United States decides to halt action in global climate initiatives specified as Paris Agreement. Withdrawal from Green Deal aims to minimise the impact of restrictive environmental regulations on the American industry, especially coal and another industries dependent on conventional energy sources. From the U.S. perspective, this decision is intended to aid defend the economy from rising costs related to reduction of CO2 emissions and to introduce insignificant changes in the industrial structure.

Poland – higher prices and increasing discontent

The United States decision has serious consequences not only for the US economy, but besides for Polandwhich, as a associate of the European Union, is closely linked to policy Green Deal. Introduction green regulation is intended to reduction of emissions and promoting improvement renewable energy across Europe. For Poland, a country inactive heavy dependent on coal, these changes mean higher costs for both manufacture and households. Provisions concerning carbon neutrality By 2050, electricity prices may increase, which can be peculiarly burdensome for older people and families with lower incomes.

As forecast, introduction Green transition in Poland, there will be increases in energy costs. Gas prices and current may increase as any energy generators will gotta adapt to fresh environmental regulations, which may consequence in higher energy production costs. This in turn will translate into higher heating and electricity charges, which will affect citizens' regular lives.

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Discontent is increasing in Poland – protests against Green Deal

Not only electricity prices are the subject of public debate in Poland. Green Deal in Poland he met with a large wave criticism. Many people think environmental requirements imposed by the European Union may harm the Polish economy. Those curious in protests against Green Deal stress that the coal-based economy is incapable to adapt to the requirements in a short time carbon neutrality, and energy transformation can endanger many jobs, especially in the coal industry.

In consequence to increasing public discontent, Poles organize protests, expressing their concerns about the rising cost of surviving that may be the consequence of an accelerated energy transition. Change in Polish energy industry may consequently lead to loss of competitiveness Poland compared to another countries that approach little rigorously emissions reductions.

Decision U.S. on withdrawing from Green Deal has far-reaching effects that may affect climate policy in Poland and Europe. Social Discontent Grows in relation to energy price increases and concerns for the future of industry, and protests In Poland, they are becoming increasingly visible. Therefore, the future of Green Deal in Poland depends on how the country manages to balance environmental requirements with economical needs.