02-06-2020 19:18 via uk.finance.yahoo.com

Exclusive: COVID-19 pushes Poland to accelerate exit from ailing coal - sources

Poland, the European Union's biggest hard coal producer, is considering closing at least three mines in coming months as the coronavirus pandemic forces it to accelerate its exit from the sector, according to sources familiar with the matter.Poland, the only EU member to refuse to pledge to become climate neutral by 2050, has long had a close relationship with coal, which has historically been a pillar of its economy.The closures being looked at by the government include the Wujek mine, three in
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