Ecology

Warsaw architects wow with ‘fairytale cave house’ inspired by Kraków’s Wawel dragon

The work of the critically acclaimed, Kraków-based BXB Studio, the project has been aptly titled ‘the Cave House’ and will be built as if to hover over a wooded hollow through which the main entrance will be accessed via a gently curling stairwell. BXB studio

VIDEO: Combining the most intelligent, ecological and innovative technologies available, the house on the outskirts of Kraków is set to become one of Poland’s most ecological residences whilst simultaneously incorporating aspects of local myth and history into its design.

Prosecutors to look into state authorities' response to Odra river crisis

The reaction of the Polish authorities to the ecological catastrophe on the River Odra will be the subject of criminal proceedings by the country's prosecutor's office, Zbigniew Ziobro, the justice minister, announced on Wednesday.

Prompt conclusion of Polish-Czech mine dispute unlikely - official

A government minister has downplayed talk of a quick settlement to a dispute between Poland and the Czech Republic over the Turów lignite mine.

Designer comes up with floating co-working space, inspired by bubbles and accessible only by KAJAK

According to designer Agnieszka Białek’s website: “The concept uses new technologies and methods of creation and design. “The creative process was guided by ecological values, especially the limitation of degradation of natural ecosystems, allowing the coexistence of nature and architecture.

Abandoned amphitheatre to be transformed into eco-friendly ‘honey garden’ for bees

Unique to Poland, and possibly the world, the 3 million PLN project in Poznań will see former seating areas replaced by flowerbeds specifically intended to attract bees, and will be further embellished by nectar-bearing trees, sculptures, viewing points, water cascades and subtle lighting purposefully designed so as not to interfere with their activities.

Opposition presents pandemic aid programme

Poland's main opposition party Civic Platform on Saturday presented its plan for combating the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Don’t worry be frappe, Kraków officials tell locals as they sprinkle COFFEE on pathways to stop people slipping over

Inspired by an initiative started in Ukraine, so far 40 cafes around the city have answered the eco-friendly call to donate used coffee grounds. If effective the coffee grounds will be used on main paths around the city and could become a mainstay of the city’s strategy for maintaining the accessibility of Kraków’s parks in winter.

As Poland’s first eco-certified food bazar celebrates its tenth birthday, TFN explores the eco boom

Opened in November 2010, Warsaw’s BioBazar helped plant the seeds of change and spark a food revolution in the process. 

Poland rolls out new law enhancing anti-smog programmes

Credits and loans granted for ecological projects will enjoy repayment guarantees and sureties from a special fund set up under the amended act on supporting thermal modernisation, signed by President Andrzej Duda on Friday.

‘Eco musician’ makes world’s first carbon-neutral album

VIDEO: Pianist/producer Wojtek Szczepanik used 100 percent renewable energy when recording his piano section to offset the 78kg of CO2 in electricity and the 147kg of CO2 used in the complete production.

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