The average amount of harmful air-borne particles was within safe limits in all monitored places for the first time since 2015.
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Poland expands subsidies for improving energy efficiency in homes to fight pollution and lower bills
The government hopes to replace half of the one million coal-fired boilers still in use in buildings containing multiple dwellings by 2030.
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Poland’s public tries to clear the air
Maria Wilczek
But economic and bureaucratic obstacles stand in the way of tackling the smog.
Polish scientists show existence of “smog allergy” in first study of its kind
Poland suffers the EU’s worst air pollution
Pioneering anti-smog measures improve air in one of Poland’s most polluted cities
Kraków had some of the worst smog in Poland – which itself has the EU’s most air pollution – but has taken steps to tackle the problem.
Kraków records third worst air pollution in the world as smog descends on Poland
An annual problem returns.
Poland has EU’s worst air pollution, shows new report
It causes around 50,000 premature deaths in the country annually, finds the European Environment Agency.
Giant “lungs” tour Polish towns to show effects of air pollution
The “See What You Breathe” campaign will tour 18 towns.
Dangerous levels of air pollution in Polish children’s bodies, finds study
Their levels of black carbon were five times higher than children in France.
Poland seeks to give poorest households better access to funds for tackling air pollution
A loophole had previously prevented some households from accessing funds.
Poland has worst air in Europe, finds new international pollution ranking
Life expectancy for inhabitants of Warsaw and Łódź could rise by 1.2 years if the air improved.
Poland’s largest mining company starts selling coal online with home delivery amid lockdown
Polish Mining Group (PGG) – the EU’s largest producer of hard coal – has revamped its online presence
Cleaner lockdown air may have saved 800 lives in Poland – more than the official virus death toll
Reduced air pollution may have prevented almost 800 premature deaths in April.
Polish firm creates mobile air-quality map with sensors on electric cars
Airly has fitted sensors to zero-emission cars that will provide real-time measurements of air quality in Warsaw.
