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Heatwaves and wildfires expose a third of world to extreme ozone
Original: Heatwaves, wildfires expose a third of world to extreme ozone pollution
A new report warns that heatwaves and wildfires have driven ground-level ozone to dangerous levels, with roughly a third of the world's population now exposed to extreme ozone pollution. The findings link rising temperatures and more frequent fires to spikes in the pollutant, which worsens respiratory illness. Environmental commentators are highlighting the report as further evidence of the health costs of a warming climate.
Why now: A newly released study linking climate-driven heatwaves and wildfires to widespread ozone pollution is drawing attention.
France 24World Health Organization
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