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EU agency: 40% of world population exposed to harmful ozone pollution in 2026
Anadolu Agency EN·US·2 days ago
A Copernicus report warns that fires and heat have worsened air quality globally, with Asia particularly affected and European thresholds exceeded. The projection that one-third of the world's population will face extreme ozone pollution by 2026 signals a significant public health and environmental risk, though the exact methodology and baseline are not detailed in this item.
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