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Heatwaves and wildfires drive extreme ozone pollution worldwide
New reporting highlights that heatwaves and wildfires are driving extreme ozone pollution across the globe. Ground-level ozone, formed when heat and wildfire emissions react with sunlight, poses serious health risks and worsens air quality during summer extremes. Coverage links the surge in ozone episodes to intensifying climate conditions and more frequent wildfire seasons.
Why now: Concerns over climate-driven heatwaves and wildfires degrading air quality are currently prominent in environmental news.
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