Marek Wójcik
Polish local politician and statesman
- Aug 17
Toxic golden algae bloom in Gliwice Canal kills over 150 kg of fish in single day
Wody Polskie recovered approximately 157 kg of dead fish from section VI of the Gliwice Canal on 16 August, as a toxic bloom of Prymnesium parvum golden algae spreads through the waterway in Silesia.
- Aug 12
Poland's deposit system cuts municipal recyclable revenue in half, raising prospect of higher waste fees
Poland's deposit-return system, launched in October 2025, stripped municipal waste installations of their most valuable recyclables in the first half of 2026, cutting revenue by about 50% while processing costs rose 15%. With the Extended Producer Responsibility law stalled, municipalities say residents will pay more.
