Poland faces a severe energy crisis due to a decline in coal production, an embargo on Russian imports, and inflation. The crisis is particularly acute in the coal-dependent Silesia region, affecting former miners, households, and businesses. The government's promises of help are overshadowed by a fourfold increase in coal prices since spring, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. The Bogdanka mine struggles with limited coal supplies, while essential services in Sandomierz, including schools and hospitals, prepare for drastic energy cost increases. An apple producer faces a 1000% increase in cold storage costs, and cultural aspects like a mining orchestra are also at risk.