Analysis of the readiness of Silesian city inhabitants for decarbonisation

are nowadays the key challenges of the modern world and,
therefore, a threat to Europe. According to the European Green
Deal, by 2050, European Union countries will achieve zero net
greenhouse gas emissions, which is directly connected with
significantly reducing or completely stopping the use of fossil fuels
for energy purposes. Poland, and especially the inhabitants of
Silesia, must face a change concerning their cultural heritage and
their way of life. The aim of this article is to answer the question of
whether the inhabitants of the Silesian agglomeration are ready to
resign from coal-based energy. Are they aware of the changes in
their closest environment related to decarbonisation. This article
presents the results of a survey carried out in order to identify the
attitude of Silesian cities' inhabitants towards decarbonisation. The
study was carried out by means of an online survey using Google
Forms and was addressed to the inhabitants of cities in the central
part of the Silesian Voivodeship.