# Heatwaves and wildfires expose a third of the world to extreme ozone pollution

https://mins.news/en/item/79574

- France 24, 2026-09-30 02:31 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/environment/20260930-heatwaves-wildfires-expose-a-third-of-world-to-extreme-ozone-pollution

> A European Union report published Wednesday says heatwaves and wildfires exposed 34% of the global population to “extremely poor” ozone air quality during the first eight months of 2026. Asia had the highest exposure, while ozone pollution remained hard to control despite decades of reductions in other harmful emissions.

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