Bezpieczeństwo energetyczne Polski w kontekście rozwoju energetyki jądrowe

The purpose of the paper is to discuss the issues related to the energy security of Poland, especially in the context of the development of nuclear energy. The author analyses the current energy situation of both Poland and selected countries in the European Union. The paper shows the main sources of obtaining energy and the basic quantitative data connected with obtaining energy from different sources. The author also discusses the most probable hazards related to the uti-lization of a nuclear power station. Moreover, the significant issue of social acceptance of nuclear power stations is also raised. Finally, the paper presents information on investment costs related to nuclear power stations, their influence on the job market, as well as the effect they have on the environment.