First biodynamic farms licensed by Demeter organization have already started their operation in Poland. The author presents Julian Osetek — a pioneer of Polish ecological agriculture, and describes difficult financial issues facing agricultural farms which produce healthy foodstuffs. To solve the problems, certain nationwide legal and financial regulations are necessary.
The article outlines principal conclusions of the conference (organized by the foundation "Ecology and Health") devoted to chemical disasters and possible hazards to people. Many examples of chemical disasters in various countries are discussed. The extent of a disaster depends on many factors such as the time of the day, weather, wind direction, condition of repair of the warning systems, and the awareness of the population, and the situation of disaster site itself. To prevent such disasters, the staff of chemical plants should be educated and specialised emergency services should be kept alert.
The bicycle is the ecologically purest means of transport. The drawback is its limited range, with the average of 6 km. However, when combined with public transport, the bicycle can be used long range. The popularity of cycling and high usage of public transport can reduce car journeys - the main pollution source. The author discusses the conditions that need to be met to achieve this goal in Poland. Ample examples of Polish and international solutions.
Omówiono powszechnie używane metody i zakres stosowania preparatów wędzarniczych oraz ich właściwości aromatyzujące, barwiące, antyoksydacyjne i bakteriostatyczne. Przedstawiono aspekty zdrowotne stosowania preparatów wędzarniczych w przetwórstwie żywności oraz wymogi w tym zakresie stawianie Rozporządzeniem Parlamentu Europejskiego i Komisji nr 2065/2003.