Editorial photo #13220677 Environmental Issue

Krakow Introduces Free Public Transport As Air Pollution Exceeds Safety Limits

KRAKOW, POLAND, JANUARY 20: Street in central Krakow during very high levels of PM10 air pollution in Krakow, Poland, on January 20, 2026. A thick layer of smog persisted throughout the day as air quality indicators reached 'Very Unhealthy' levels (AQI over 200), ranking the city among the world's most polluted for the date. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13220677
Date taken: 20 January 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category: Environmental Issue

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