scholarly journals Sustainable Social and Environmental Evaluation of Post-Industrial Facilities in a Closed Loop Perspective in Coal-Mining Areas in Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Pactwa ◽  
Justyna Woźniak ◽  
Michał Dudek
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Coal Industry ◽  
Industrial Facilities ◽  
Environmental Evaluation ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Polish Economy ◽  
Post Industrial ◽  
Mining Plant ◽  
The Eu

The article discusses issues related to the circular economy ideas applied to post-industrial facilities and infrastructure in Polish coal-mining areas. The aim of the article is to indicate directions for sustainability-oriented actions on reusing the remnants of closed mining plants and reshaping the areas which will be transformed under the just transition principles. For this purpose, the article reviews the terminology related to inventories of such facilities and their classification, and also indicates some locations of such facilities. The authors discuss the problem of legal regulations related to the process of closing a mining plant in Poland and also to EU guidelines on the allocation of financial resources from the Just Transition Fund (addressing the EU coal industry, climate change and the potential for clean energy solutions). This research aims at reviewing current research on the above aspects and at raising the problem of managing post-industrial facilities in light of their discontinued function due to mine closure. The article offers a preliminary diagnosis of the scale of research required to investigate the above problems in the view of the expected coal-exit in the Polish economy.

scholarly journals Multifunctional platform OPI-TPP for post-mining areas management - supportive tool for environmental impact assessment in the Silesia Voivodeship

2020 ◽  
Vol 305 ◽  
pp. 00048
Author(s):  
Jan Bondaruk ◽  
Adam Hamerla ◽  
Karolina Jąderko-Skubis
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessment ◽  
Coal Industry ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Industrial Areas ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Functional Relations ◽  
Post Industrial

Ongoing transformation of coal industry taking place in Silesian Voivodeship lead to increasing number of characteristic objects and post-industrial areas. Most of them are degraded and vacant even if they own resources of measurable natural or socio-economic value. Therefore effective scheme of their revitalisation is a high priority target for regional authorities and society. Multidimensional approach to the analysis of post-mining areas requires ensuring proper scope and quality of data, integrating various areas of knowledge and information. An example of complex approach is an information platform based on analytical and expert modules the OPI-TPP system, which is a tool to support decision-making processes on the future use of post-industrial areas. OPI-TPP based on Geographical Information System is an integrated tool dedicated for environmental impact assessment and provides measures that are necessary for regional and local stakeholders and reinforces decision making process. This paper describes the methodology of post-mining area assessment in environmental impact aspect and exemplary applications with the use of the platform. The main functional relations of the system were presented, allowing to use the available range of data and analysis modules for the purpose of supporting environmental impact assessment for post-mining areas management in the Silesia Voivodeship.

scholarly journals Harmonization of the Development of a Resource Region (Based on the Kuzbass)

2019 ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
Yuri Fridman ◽  
Galina Rechko ◽  
Ekaterina Loginova
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Coal Mining ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Coal Industry ◽  
Coal Extraction ◽  
Conceptual System ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Oil And Natural Gas

The article considers the problems related to harmonizing the development of a resource area (a region). Modern scientific literature generally presents resource areas as regions producing oil and natural gas. In the context of the article, Kemerovo Region – Kuzbass is selected as the object of this study, where neither oil nor natural gas are produced, and where the fundamental industry is coal mining. We point out that, in the absence of consensus between authorities and business concerning the prospective development of the region, its economy may decay even despite obvious success in coal extraction and processing. It is strategically important for the Kuzbass to create an efficient infrastructure for transforming the development of the coal industry into the economy-wide development of the region. Taking into account the best international harmonization practices, we propose a conceptual system of mechanisms aimed at coordinating the interests of commoditydriven business and resource area. It is built on defining, assessing and launching the mechanisms for harmonizing ‘common grounds’ shared by coal industry and Kemerovo Region. These mechanisms are as follows: first, moving the decision-making center concerned with mineral resources development into the region imminently close to coal-mining areas; second, effective tax administration; third, increasing localization; fourth, regional infrastructure development; fifth, a new environmental standard for the region; and sixth, a fair social standard in the region. The concept in question relies on the need to introduce business models to the industry management that would harmonize with the interests of the territory. At the same time, the territory should start to build a new economy by creating new standards that would establish requirements for doing business.

scholarly journals Restructuring of coal mining in Romania between the climate crisis and the energy transition

2022 ◽  
Vol 354 ◽  
pp. 00022
Author(s):  
Cristian Tomescu ◽  
Doru Cioclea ◽  
Cornel Boanta ◽  
Marius Morar
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Hard Coal ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Energy Complex ◽  
Electricity Mix ◽  
Climate Crisis

The Romanian energy market is dependent on about a third of total production on the use of fossil fuels, hard coal and lignite and natural gas, especially in the winter months or dry summers, coal still being of strategic importance in producing electricity and ensuring energetic security. However, the sharp changes in climate in recent years have led to the conclusion of environmental agreements, with objectives aimed at long-term strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and which clearly require a reduction in the capacity to produce one kilowatt of thermal energy and identify solutions for transition to clean energy. Where will the Hunedoara Energy Complex and the Oltenia Energy Complex be located in this context? This paper aims to analyze the process of restructuring coal mining, the competitiveness of coal in the electricity mix and possibly the future prospects of restructured mining areas.

Assessment of Poland's Economic Policy During te Crisis

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-210
Author(s):  
Stefan Krajewski
Keyword(s):  
Economic Policy ◽  
Pension System ◽  
Fiscal Sustainability ◽  
Economic Policies ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Reducing Costs ◽  
Polish Economy ◽  
Favorable Conditions ◽  
The Eu

The rapid weakening of economic activity, covering most states in the world, gives rise to a lively discussion on the choice of methods to tackle the crisis, the legitimacy and effectiveness of various economic policies, the role of the state and the scope of its intervention in the economy. The paper evaluates the Polish economic policy in recent years. This refers to the situation prevailing in the EU and the USA. I conclude that the Polish economy during the crisis remained relatively stable, without having to provide the emergency aid from the outside. The development of such a situation has been affected by different reasons, including: - The benefits of the so-called "backwardness rent", which resulted, among others, in the inflow of EU funds (Poland was in 2007-2013 and in will be in 2014-2020 the biggest beneficiary of the EU budget); - The effects of decisions on changes in the tax and social security, taken for political reasons (before the crisis); - The controversial withdrawal from the funded pension system, reducing the budget deficit and public debt; - The prudent monetary policy and anti-inflation policy pursued over many years. Actions taken in Poland are primarily focused on reducing costs, which differs quite significantly from the economic policy dominant in the U.S. and the "old" EU countries which generally pursue expansionary fiscal policy and a policy of cheap money. Polish solution facilitates the achievement of short-term fiscal sustainability, but does not create favorable conditions for the development in the long-term (insufficient investment, petrification of economic structure, lack of innovation). 

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF COAL MINING

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Наталья Алексеевна Бойко ◽  
Наталья Владимировна Ромашева
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Coal Mining ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Coal Industry ◽  
Coal Production ◽  
Atmospheric Air

Представлена характеристика угольной отрасли России по таким направлениям как организационная структура, объем и регионы добычи, потребители угля. Выявлены положительные тенденции, определены проблемы в развитии угольной промышленности. Исследованы негативное воздействие угольного производство на такие компоненты окружающей среды, как атмосферный воздух, водные ресурсы, земная поверхность. The characteristic of the Russian coal industry in such areas as the organizational structure, volume and regions of production, coal consumers has been presented. Positive trends and problems in the development of the coal industry have been identified. The negative impact of coal production on environmental components such as atmospheric air, water, the earth’s surface has been investigated.

scholarly journals Energy Policies at Crossroads − Will Europe's 2030 targets and framework be in line with the Paris Climate Agreement?

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Rainer Hinrichs-Rahlwes
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
European Parliament ◽  
New Governance ◽  
Energy Policies ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Regulatory Frameworks ◽  
Legislative Proposals ◽  
Paris Climate Agreement ◽  
The Eu

In November 2016, the European Commission presented the Clean-Energy-for-all-Europeans Package. It consists of eight legislative proposals which should define targets and policy and regulatory frameworks for the EU's climate and energy policies up to 2030 and beyond. Recasts of the existing Renewable Energies Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive, as well as proposals for a new energy market design, which should be fit for renewables, are among the key elements of the package, which aims at replacing the existing 2020-framework. The package includes 2030-targets for Greenhouse Gas Reduction (at least 40%), Energy Efficiency (at least 27/30%), and the share of Renewables in Gross Final Energy Consumption (at least 27%). In contrast to the 2020-framework, the EU-wide renewables-target would no longer be underpinned by binding national targets but should be reached in a joint effort with a new governance system. Since the proposal was submitted to the European Parliament and the European Council for the legislative procedures which must end in an agreement before the next elections for the European Parliament in 2019, controversial debates are taking place. The intention is to finalise the legal procedures before the end of 2018. Parliament and Council had planned to decide about their respective opinions about the various pieces by February 2018. Afterwards, probably not finished before the end of 2018, compromise negations will take place, before the whole package will eventually be accepted by both bodies. Among the most controversially discussed topics is the ambition level of the proposals and whether or not it is in line with the commitments signed by the EU and all its Member States in the context of the Paris Agreement. Industry stakeholders not only from the renewable energy sector and environmental NGOs have proposed significantly higher targets in order to stay “well below 2 °C” of global warming before the end of the century. They also suggested continuing binding national targets or − as a compromise − enacting a very strict governance system. I shall present and evaluate the state of play of the 2030-framework decision process. And I shall end with some policy recommendation still to be considered in the ongoing debate.

scholarly journals Tourism Development in Post-Industrial Facilities as a Regional Business Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2028
Author(s):  
Marek Jóźwiak ◽  
Patrycja Sieg
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Industrial Facilities ◽  
Business Partnership ◽  
Post Industrial ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

In the article presented, the authors have attempted to define the development of post-industrial facilities, on the example of a thematic trail located in Bydgoszcz, as well as to assess the impact of this route on the city’s attractiveness. The TeH2O thematic trail is an example of a business model that utilizes post-industrial facilities for the development of a business partnership between the route facilities, the objects located in the vicinity, as well as the route participants. The article discusses the use of post-industrial facilities for tourist purposes and the legal aspects associated with the process of transforming such facilities. This paper presents the results of a research carried out on two groups of respondents, i.e., the residents of the city of Bydgoszcz and the tourists who have visited or are about to visit the city of Bydgoszcz. As a result of the research carried out, it has been found that the thematic trail examined affects the attractiveness of the city of Bydgoszcz. Both the respondents from the city of Bydgoszcz as well as the tourists visiting the city acknowledged it. The TeH2O thematic trail is more popular among the inhabitants of Bydgoszcz than among the visitors.

scholarly journals Just Transition as a Tool for Preventing Energy Poverty among Women in Mining Areas—A Case Study of the Silesia Region, Poland

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3372
Author(s):  
Olga Janikowska ◽  
Joanna Kulczycka
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Single Women ◽  
Coal Industry ◽  
Major Conclusion ◽  
Energy Transformation ◽  
Energy Poverty ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Transition Strategy ◽  
Mining Regions

The inevitable energy transformation can be perceived as an opportunity and as a threat to the actions undertaken to prevent energy poverty in European mining regions. Silesia is a special exemplification of the European region whose economy has been based on coal industry for centuries. There are still about 70,000 miners and coal is also widely used for heating households. Based on developed map of jobs lost in mining and related industry and the demographic and social data the proposal of activities addressed to different group of people has been created. It was also indicated that energy poverty in Poland mainly concerns households inhabited by single women. Therefore, the major conclusion of the paper is postulated that the Just Transition strategy should be extended by issues strictly related to the situation of women in the future labor market. Additionally, the concept of a special hub for women, whose aim would be professional activation of women of various age groups, has been introduced.

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