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Veolia Unveils a Major Project to Phase out Coal in Poland to Support European Decarbonization and Strengthen Energy Resilience in Poznań
PARIS, November 25, 2025--Veolia unveils a major project to phase out coal in Poland to support European decarbonization and strengthen energy resilience in Poznań
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