Editorial photo #13220674 Environmental Issue
Krakow Introduces Free Public Transport As Air Pollution Exceeds Safety Limits
KRAKOW, POLAND, JANUARY 20: A view over Krakow's Podgorze district with the Old Town in the background, seen from Krakus Mound, during very high levels of PM2.5 and PM10 air pollution in Krakow, Poland, on January 20, 2026, with air quality reaching 'Very Unhealthy' levels (AQI over 200), ranking the city among the most polluted in the world on the date. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)