I’m not saying the air in Krakow is fine but it’s hard for me to believe that it’s really one of the worst in the world, worst then in much poorer countries with so much shit in the air you literally can’t see nothing. Something’s not right.
Ok_Profile_1673 on
I agree that the air in Warsaw is bad but at the same level as Karachi it’s a bit weird
enceladus71 on
Despite people denying it, the weather does play a significant role in this situation this year. There isn’t much wind even in the northern part of the country this year and the air quality has been very bad over the last 2 weeks.
Personally you can get an air purifier and use it in the house. It’s sort of a workaround but I don’t think one can expect a state-level solution any time soon.
Only one way: get rid of Kraków and Warsaw. And choose Radom as our new capital.
Apart-Apple-Red on
Investing in nuclear energy and diversifying sources of cheap energy, preferably from renewable sources should make a difference. The problem is that the solution isn’t easy and requires time. We should start asap though.
Scifox69 on
We stop burning plastic in our furnaces.
T55_Ad on
Invest in some kind of way to get the smoke out of the valley
Wystarczy nie sprawdzać tych czujników i odrazu problem przestaje istnieć
NightWolver on
Trzeba pobierać 100 zł dziennie od kierowców których nie stać na nowe samochody, wtedy problem sam się rozwiąże
GcubePlayer8V on
Nooooooooooooo WE WERE MEANT TO BE FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fragrant-Field-2017 on
I work in a factory in south Poland and it so funny for me (I’m not from Poland) that we get so much shit from the government when we apply for environmental permits for our projects, while in the city nearby where I live, the air stinks because of what everyone is burning in their homes, without any repercussions!
tankinthewild on
But actually though – I have been looking for NGOs or governmental groups where I could volunteer or donate money to help fix this and it is really alarming me that I can’t even find a well organized group working on the problem. For Warsaw, the only one I found was this: [https://alarmsmogowy.pl/smog-w-warszawie/](https://alarmsmogowy.pl/smog-w-warszawie/)
Does anyone have any recommendations of others as well? Maybe some that are tackling the problem on a national level?
1234U on
Stop eating so much beans. Reely it smells
MooseNo8702 on
Buy gas from Russia or Atom.
syrian_samuel on
We can fix it by creating more pollution so we can be number 1. POLSKA GUROM!!!
murrayhenson on
Right now: You can get an air purifier for your flat. There are good ones out there, but they aren’t cheap. HEPA filters and charcoal.
Short term, small impacts: encourage people you know to heat without burning stuff. Avoid short journeys by car as those are super inefficient.
Medium term, small impacts: get some solar panels if you can. Get a cleaner-running car if you can, ideally something electric. Use public transportation when you can. Switch from gas heating if you have it to a heat pump or similar. Vote for parties and candidates that have an actual, real, workable plan for dealing with this stuff. Encourage people you know to do these things as well.
Medium term, bigger impacts: the government could support large-scale solar and wind farm installations. These are relatively quick to build. Excess output can be captured with battery storage. The government should also be pushing the dirtiest of industries (concrete/cement in particular) to decarbonise. And there should be very strong support for electrification of all vehicles: busses, heavy goods vehicles/TIRs, passenger vehicles, etc. The dirtiest of cities should be the first to implement strong clean air transportation zones.
Longer term, bigger impacts: The government could also push for the entire coal-powered industry to decommission more rapidly. Strong financial and regulatory support for a mix of nuclear with solar and wind excess output captured by batteries and released when needed. Continue to prioritise the decarbonisation of CO2-heavy industries.
Different_Citron_160 on
You can move out. Until then close your windows, don’t go outside and invest in air purifier.
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Wait to spring and to end of the heating season.
I’m not saying the air in Krakow is fine but it’s hard for me to believe that it’s really one of the worst in the world, worst then in much poorer countries with so much shit in the air you literally can’t see nothing. Something’s not right.
I agree that the air in Warsaw is bad but at the same level as Karachi it’s a bit weird
Despite people denying it, the weather does play a significant role in this situation this year. There isn’t much wind even in the northern part of the country this year and the air quality has been very bad over the last 2 weeks.
Personally you can get an air purifier and use it in the house. It’s sort of a workaround but I don’t think one can expect a state-level solution any time soon.
https://preview.redd.it/mlazcki7hoeg1.png?width=1115&format=png&auto=webp&s=a5e305c4747d111149ff0a6403be697d82b6a8e7
Only one way: get rid of Kraków and Warsaw. And choose Radom as our new capital.
Investing in nuclear energy and diversifying sources of cheap energy, preferably from renewable sources should make a difference. The problem is that the solution isn’t easy and requires time. We should start asap though.
We stop burning plastic in our furnaces.
Invest in some kind of way to get the smoke out of the valley
Remember to chew your air carefully.
https://preview.redd.it/dl7hx06ojoeg1.jpeg?width=1400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6dda61daa97eaf38d6a83f94a653902998c9b04a
Smth like this
https://preview.redd.it/tgjfmk9pjoeg1.jpeg?width=725&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4c275a89df754b6582a367e2d8f8998ce0b38b12
Wystarczy nie sprawdzać tych czujników i odrazu problem przestaje istnieć
Trzeba pobierać 100 zł dziennie od kierowców których nie stać na nowe samochody, wtedy problem sam się rozwiąże
Nooooooooooooo WE WERE MEANT TO BE FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I work in a factory in south Poland and it so funny for me (I’m not from Poland) that we get so much shit from the government when we apply for environmental permits for our projects, while in the city nearby where I live, the air stinks because of what everyone is burning in their homes, without any repercussions!
But actually though – I have been looking for NGOs or governmental groups where I could volunteer or donate money to help fix this and it is really alarming me that I can’t even find a well organized group working on the problem. For Warsaw, the only one I found was this: [https://alarmsmogowy.pl/smog-w-warszawie/](https://alarmsmogowy.pl/smog-w-warszawie/)
Does anyone have any recommendations of others as well? Maybe some that are tackling the problem on a national level?
Stop eating so much beans. Reely it smells
Buy gas from Russia or Atom.
We can fix it by creating more pollution so we can be number 1. POLSKA GUROM!!!
Right now: You can get an air purifier for your flat. There are good ones out there, but they aren’t cheap. HEPA filters and charcoal.
Short term, small impacts: encourage people you know to heat without burning stuff. Avoid short journeys by car as those are super inefficient.
Medium term, small impacts: get some solar panels if you can. Get a cleaner-running car if you can, ideally something electric. Use public transportation when you can. Switch from gas heating if you have it to a heat pump or similar. Vote for parties and candidates that have an actual, real, workable plan for dealing with this stuff. Encourage people you know to do these things as well.
Medium term, bigger impacts: the government could support large-scale solar and wind farm installations. These are relatively quick to build. Excess output can be captured with battery storage. The government should also be pushing the dirtiest of industries (concrete/cement in particular) to decarbonise. And there should be very strong support for electrification of all vehicles: busses, heavy goods vehicles/TIRs, passenger vehicles, etc. The dirtiest of cities should be the first to implement strong clean air transportation zones.
Longer term, bigger impacts: The government could also push for the entire coal-powered industry to decommission more rapidly. Strong financial and regulatory support for a mix of nuclear with solar and wind excess output captured by batteries and released when needed. Continue to prioritise the decarbonisation of CO2-heavy industries.
You can move out. Until then close your windows, don’t go outside and invest in air purifier.
We need to switch to clean coal like America
Zmień płeć.
piec*
Stop living in a valley.
Get a face mask with a N99 filter.