Impact of Industry on the Socio-Economic Situation and Natural Environment of the Kleszczów Commune (Poland)

Abstract

Brown coal mining and its use for energy purposes are still an important source of energy generation in Poland. Like many other ways of generating energy, it brings both benefits and risks. The aim and subject of the publication is to present the economic and ecological situation of the Kleszczów commune in the aspect of the operation of large industrial plants on its territory. The publication was based on publicly available book literature, statistical data, as well as on Internet information. The article describes the Kleszczów commune, economic roots and the beginnings of using lignite in its area. The publication presents the impact of the existing industry and the functioning of enterprises on the economic situation of this richest commune in Poland. To illustrate the level of economic development, the most important enterprises operating in the discussed commune were shown, the level of tax revenue per capita and place in the entrepreneurial ranking were presented. The impact of the economy on the social situation of the commune in question is shown in the ranking of sustainable development. The work characterises the impact of the functioning industry on the situation of the commune. The existing ecological threats related to operating power plants were pointed out. The data was illustrated using tables. The research method used in the publication is the analysis of existing data and literary criticism. Based on the available book literature, netography and statistical data, it is clear that the industry has a key impact on the economic and ecological situation of the Kleszczów commune.