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One third of world population faces extreme ozone pollution
Original: One third of global population exposed to extreme ozone pollution
A new report states that one third of the global population is exposed to extreme ozone pollution, a ground-level air pollutant linked to respiratory illness and crop damage. The finding highlights growing concerns about air quality worldwide, with health experts warning that ozone levels are being worsened by heat and emissions from traffic and industry.
Why now: It is a striking new statistic on the scale of air pollution affecting human health globally.
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- One third of global population exposed to extreme ozone pollution · The Climate Watch
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