Nuclear Renaissance: Polish Position

Live Pod with Adam Blazowski, Chair of WePlanet
Topic: “Nuclear Renaissance: The Polish Position”

Poland’s energy story is both fascinating and instructive. From achieving independence with coal in the 1960s to navigating stalled nuclear ambitions in the 1990s, and now stepping into a new nuclear renaissance — the Polish experience offers key lessons for Africa and the world.

In this episode, we explore:
🔹 What happened to Poland’s first NPP project in the 90s?
🔹 How hard coal electrified and industrialized Poland to prosperity
🔹 Why Germany’s nuclear phase-out was a mistake — and how Russia’s energy politics reshaped Europe
🔹 Why Poland opened its doors to multiple vendor bids for nuclear projects
🔹 The critical democratic institutions that enabled nuclear’s comeback
🔹 Why WePlanet? What makes this movement different?
🔹 Practical solutions for nuclear waste
🔹 Adam’s parting words and recommendations for Africa

Q&A on X (Twitter): @afrinuke

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