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Scientists Warn Wildfire Smoke Carries an Ozone Risk
Original: Scientists Warn of Another Unseen Risk From Fire: Ozone
Scientists are warning of an additional, less visible danger from wildfires: ozone. According to a New York Times report, researchers say fires can contribute to ozone formation, an air pollutant that harms lungs and worsens respiratory disease, adding to the known threats of smoke and particulate pollution.
Why now: Wildfires are intensifying worldwide, and new research linking them to ozone pollution raises fresh public health concerns.
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- Scientists Warn of Another Unseen Risk From Fire: Ozone · The New York Times
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