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Warsaw residents are breathing easier and paying less for energy. Here’s how

In October 2023, a regional ban on burning coal to heat homes came into effect. The ban was supported by 74% of Warsaw residents despite a fast-approaching Polish winter and an energy crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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