The International Energy Agency (IEA) urges Poland to clean up its energy sector

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Poland must invest more on upgrading its coal plants and on renewables to meet challenging EU targets on CO2 emission.

Poland is still very reliant on coal power. 62% of its coal plants are over 30 years old, and a replacement strategy could reduce the CO2 emissions by 20% or more, cut air pollutant emissions by 90% and strengthen energy security, IEA said, recognizing the economic challenge this represents.

The organization noted that Poland i...