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Jakub Wiech

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Jakub Wiech

Polish journalist
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(TR) In Poland, it seems that what we see in the picture below hasn't resonated strongly enough. Here we have a high-ranking politician from the strongest polling German party, who traveled to St. Petersburg to participate in Putin's version of the Economic Forum. Next to him stands someone chosen by

(TR) Ladies and gentlemen: Poland has won the gas war with Russia. It took us almost 40 years, but we did it. We have come a long way from a state that hangs on Russian gas and trembles at the thought of the ruler in the Kremlin turning off the tap to a state that does not consume gas from Russia at all, and moreover:

(TR) The Ukrainian attack on Petersburg is important because: 💥 it strikes on the day of the opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 💥 it makes it clear to EU guests that it was unwise to go there 💥 it hits Putin's hometown 💥 it targets the oil terminal

(TR) Saint John Paul II said that "the greenhouse effect has reached critical proportions due to the continuous development of industry, large urban agglomerations, and increased energy consumption," and the ecological crisis "is a moral problem." Pope Benedict XVI warned that "through https://t.co/AWsfF3ZCBJ";

…udział tych technologii mógłby być znacznie wyższy, gdyby nie blokada nałożona na rozwój wiatraków. Zimą to właśnie elektrownie wiatrowe napędzają polską generację odnawialną. W styczniu 2026 wiatraki to było 14,32% całości generacji a w grudniu 2025 - 14%. Czyli wiatraki #wiatraki #energiaodnawialna #technologia

(TR) A very important entry, and especially a significant fragment: “Ukraine is immersing itself in populist sovereignty, increasingly awkwardly equating Russian and Western attempts to influence it.” And recommendations regarding new mechanisms of influence on Ukraine are also important.

(TR) And now watch how France capitalizes on its potential in nuclear energy. President Macron announced that in this year's investment round, his country aims to attract foreign investment projects worth 93 billion euros. This is expected to translate into 15 thousand new...

(TR) And here the French are boarding a sanctioned Russian tanker belonging to the shadow fleet. The action was carried out with the support of, among others, the British. This is how you should talk to the Russians.

(TR) There are places in Mazovia where 83 millimeters of rain fell this year. A shameful record. Really, Poland should be at the forefront of countries demanding a global effective climate policy.

(TR) It's slowly dawning on us how much China has surged ahead by leveraging its economic capabilities through long-term strategies. Let's take a look at Chinese automotive, especially electric. What do we have here? 🇨🇳 preparation of stable central plans (e.g., Made in China https://t.co/JLGJaVe3za

(TR) ❗️The government has published a draft regulation that gives operators full control over prosumer photovoltaic panels❗️ Such information is coming from many media outlets - and it is indeed reflected in the proposed legal provisions. But there is one detail: the government too.

(TR) And this is what the peak of the heatwave that swept across Europe this week looked like. What do we have here? Well, for example: 🇬🇧highest temperature for spring in the UK in recorded history (35.1°C); 🇮🇪highest temperature for May in Ireland in recorded history (30.6°C);

(TR) Not far from Wołomin, a massive forest fire has erupted. Smoke is visible from Warsaw, obscuring the horizon; this is my perspective from Grochów. Nearly 300 firefighters are battling the blaze on site, along with Dromader planes and a helicopter.

@PolsatNewsPL Ja to bym chciał, żeby pan ambasador wraz z całą ambasadą ewakuowali się z pięknej lokalizacji w centrum Warszawy do miejsca, które lepiej oddaje stan relacji polsko-rosyjskich. #Polska #Rosja #RelacjeMiędzynarodowe

(TR) I am not a climate change denier. No one who thinks reasonably in Poland is a denier - says Mr. @LeskiewiczRafa, the spokesperson for the president. These are important words and worth remembering.

(TR) ❗️Ladies and gentlemen, the Ministry of Development and Technology wants to literally slaughter home energy storage❗️ It will also hit consumer photovoltaics. All because of a project for new building regulations. The existing requirements in their current form radically limit.

(TR) Six member states have called on the European Union to protect heavy industry from ETS costs. Poland Czech Republic Bulgaria Romania Greece Slovakia want the upcoming reform of the emissions trading system to maintain the current allocations of free allowances.

(TR) Each of us would like these children to be healthy (...). I believe there is a possibility to save these kids (...). I am appealing to the president and the government (...), for the president along with the government to save these kids. This is a call for systemic assistance.

(TR) In Radio 357, I talked about the fact that the wind industry has no problem with the minimum distance between buildings and turbines reaching 700 meters - that is, as it can currently be done by way of an exception to the 10H rule. So maybe it's time to move in that direction and simply create a law with

(TR) Not long ago, Minister @sikorskiradek asked here about V2H and V2G technology. Today I am writing for Newsweek about how electric cars are energy storage on wheels and V2X solutions can help us - economically and strategically.

(TR) The Filipino volcano Mayon erupts lava in the darkness, when suddenly a meteor streaks across the sky above it, shining with a greenish glow. A person sees such things and feels like in the good old days, 4 billion years ago.

(TR) 🇷🇺Do sanctions on Russia work? 🇷🇺What position does Putin currently have? 🇷🇺Who has a chance to be his successor? 🇷🇺What people have access to Putin's ear? About this - and many other issues regarding the current balance of power in the Kremlin - I talk on the Open Channel with the editor.

(TR) Ladies and gentlemen, this is one of the first monopiles for the Baltic 2 and Baltic 3 offshore wind farms - a sort of foundation for the turbine or power station. The total capacity of these projects will reach 1440 MW, and the first electricity will flow from them already in 2027.

(TR) Electric cars accounted for 25% of new car sales last year. In other words: the fourth new car sold worldwide in 2025 had electric drive. Just in 2020, they accounted for only… 4% of sales. In 5 years, from 4% to 25%. Incredible.

(TR) In 2016, when Netflix entered Poland, we had 200 MW of solar power. In 2026, which is 10 years later, we have 25 GW, or 25,000 MW.

(TR) The Russians are just getting revenge on Ukrainians for the drone attack on Moscow exactly a week ago. And there were shots heard near the White House - a whole series. That's how life is in this year 2026.

(TR) Aha, for context, it should be added that the program was broadcast by CBS, which was acquired (along with other assets of the Paramount Global group) by Skydance, owned by the Ellison family, who are friends of President Trump. Paramount Skydance is also taking over Warner.

(TR) The problem of Poland in terms of EU climate policy is not the uncertainty regarding social sympathies or antipathies towards its strictness. The problem is that our political elites are wasting time and resources on fruitless disputes, and Poland has only had any transformation since 2019.

(TR) The president announces a renewed proposal for a referendum on the Green Deal, but with a changed question. Okay, let me repeat myself: we will organize a binding referendum, people will vote "no" - and what then?

(TR) Do I understand correctly that our first astronaut in 50 years is arguing on his social media with POLSA about imposing a ban on him speaking out, because he pointed out that Polish companies will not be beneficiaries of the funds allocated for one of the programs?

(TR) The government is working on a windfall tax, that is, a tax on extraordinary profits. What is it supposed to entail? Who will it cover? How will it be determined? Here are my unofficial findings regarding the current variant of this tax: 🛢️ First of all: the tax is to apply to "extraordinary profits achieved in

(TR) Since 2017, we have been observing a decreasing trend in the sales of combustion cars. For a time, this could be explained by a general decline in sales. But since 2022, the total number of cars sold is increasing while the number of sold combustion cars is decreasing. The gap is being filled by

(TR) The United Nations has voted for a legal obligation to combat climate change! UN countries voted 141 to 8 in favor of adopting a resolution supporting the opinion of the International Court of Justice, according to which states have a legal obligation.

(TR) The Senate did not agree to organize the referendum proposed by the president regarding EU climate policy.

(TR) Ladies and gentlemen, there are now things in Poland that are operating or being built that not long ago seemed beyond reach: 🔋 one of the largest battery energy storage facilities in Europe; 🌊 an offshore wind farm providing as much energy as is consumed annually by 2.4 million households;

(TR) You live in Poland, a country that has a huge hydrological problem. You hear about drought constantly; even a snowy winter does not adequately irrigate the land, and in early spring, grass and forest fires start. Soon after, the first municipalities appear with restrictions on water usage, because...

(TR) Ah, besides that, warming can definitely still exceed 3.5°C. It's a pity that the Republic relies on the work of the IPCC only in the areas that suit its thesis.

(TR) The USA is once again EXTENDING the exemption from sanctions for Russian oil, allowing Moscow to earn a fortune from the energy crisis caused by the war with Iran. Very bad news. The Russian oil sector has already felt a significant improvement in the situation after the disastrous year of 2025.

(TR) Records are emerging showing hits on the Moscow Refinery. It must be admitted: this is a spectacular success for Ukraine. The refinery is a modern and efficient facility that accounts for about 50% of diesel supply and 40% of gasoline supply for Moscow. There is also

(TR) There are a lot of reports from panicked Russians who experienced a Ukrainian drone attack online. A significant portion of the recordings and photos from the capital, people clearly terrified by the experience of war firsthand. And good, let them know what their compatriots bring to others. Here is Zelenograd, https://t.co/JUJ7j9yL8V

(TR) Oh, President Trump picked up the narrative titled "stepping away from RCP8.5 = the end of climate problems." This is not the end, just avoidance of the absolutely worst possible path - but the one we are on is not much better. The President of the USA also lied by writing that the RCP8.5 scenario was.

(TR) Ladies and gentlemen, the Ukrainians launched the largest drone attack on Russia in over a year. The target included critical infrastructure in the Russian capital. Ukrainian forces sent nearly 600 drones to Russia, and information about the strikes is coming from, among others, the Moscow Refinery, stations...

(TR) The share of coal in American electricity generation fell to the lowest level in history in April of this year. Coal accounted for only 11.5% of electricity production in the USA.

(TR) Ladies and gentlemen, I have read the comments under one of the posts about El Niño, which may be record strong now, and I will tell you: it's not good. And it could get worse. The upcoming El Niño, which is periodic and related to the warming of Pacific waters near the equator, can...

(TR) Ladies and gentlemen, unfortunately, bad news: Due to the energy crisis and the easing of sanctions from the USA, Russia's revenues from oil sales increased in April this year to the level of 19.1 billion dollars. This means that compared to April 2025, they have increased by 6.28 billion.

(TR) Ladies and gentlemen, unfortunately, bad news: Due to the energy crisis, Russia's income from oil sales rose in April this year to the level of $19.1 billion. This means that compared to April 2025, it has increased by $6.28 billion. Moreover, such results

(TR) It is worth emphasizing: the largest global exporter of fossil fuels is not immune to crises related to these energy carriers. Let alone the importers.

(TR) Trump's words that he "doesn't care about the financial situation of Americans" come at a time when average gasoline prices in the USA are exceeding $4.50 per gallon. Only about 50 cents remain until the record from 2022.

(TR) Ladies and gentlemen, I view climate policy as I do the Apollo program. Officially, the main goal of the Apollo program was a crewed flight to the Moon and back. But in the meantime, Americans managed to achieve huge economic benefits thanks to this undertaking and

(TR) I'll repeat myself, but whatever: if President Biden had said it, the edited, few-second fragment of his statement would be pointed out as a global symbol of the elite's contempt for the people and their disconnection from reality.