Perspektywy przemian systemowych górnictwa i energetyki w świetle polityki klimatyczno-energetycznej Unii Europejskiej
The systemic changes in the coal mining and energy sectors from the perspective of the climate and energy policy of European Union

Summary/Abstract: While assessing the scope of and pace of transition of coal-dependent regions one should not only focus on regulatory developments but to a much bigger extent on technological progress that enables substantial cost reduction of alternative energy sources. The transition has to also take into account macroeconomic and social impacts and choose the most rational path given geopolitical considerations. Judging from other countries’ experience, transition away from coal in electricity gene-rations takes decades rather than years, and should be managed in a way that does not compromise the security of supply and consumer cost issues.

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