Air pollution

Eco-snapper highlights scourge of plastic waste with series of stunning photographs

The #NoBeautyInPlastic exhibition, which opens in Warsaw’s Hala Koszyki on November 8, shows off a series of images from Warsaw-based photographer and blogger Daniel Petryczkiewicz. daniel_petryczkiewicz_photo/Instagram

The #NoBeautyInPlastic exhibition, which opens in Warsaw’s Hala Koszyki on November 8, shows off spectacular images from Warsaw-based photographer and blogger Daniel Petryczkiewicz.

Smog Busters! Poznań reveals its latest weapon in the fight against pollution - an ‘air-sniffing’ drone

As a means of tackling air pollution Poznań has launched a “Let’s end smog campaign” with a high-tech drone to inspect chimneys, monitor smoke and hunt down offenders who, if caught, face up to three years jail or a PLN 500,000 fine.

Kraków introduces raft of initiatives to combat smog – and it’s working!

Once notorious for having the worst smog in Poland, Kraków is now going through a green renaissance.

Take your breath away: app measuring air pollution goes global

The Airly app monitors air pollution and can even predict when will be the best and worst times to be out and about.

The only way is up as Poland registers increase in energy efficiency

In Poland, energy efficiency – measured using the energy efficiency index (ODEX) – improved by 1.8 percent per year overall between 2007 and 2017, the period covered by the GUS analysis.

Miners create eco-bench which changes colour with the quality of air – and if it’s red stay INDOORS!

Working in a shed when not down the mines, pals Michał Szyszkowski and Michał Kaczorek hit upon the idea of making a bench with smog sensors and warning lights and adding air-cleaning technology.

Fast change to clean energy would benefit Poland – World Bank

Scaling up renewable energy sources in Poland would benefit the economy, improve people’s health, and reduce serious environmental problems, says a new World Bank report.

Drones take to the skies in frontline battle against air pollution

A drone operator receives the result of the analysis in seconds and points the guards to the source. People caught burning garbage, lacquered wood or other objects that emit harmful substances face fines of up to 500 PLN (120 EUR).

CJEU rules that Poland has broken EU rules on air quality

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that Poland has infringed EU law on ambient air quality. At this stage no penalties have been imposed, though the European Commission (EC) can motion for them.

Krakow opens Smog Free Tower

The Smog Free Tower, at 7 metres the world's biggest outdoor air purifier, opened Thursday in Poland's southern city of Krakow, known for its high smog levels.

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