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Report: 40% of world's population faces dangerous ozone pollution
Original: Nearly 40% of global population exposed to dangerous ozone pollution in 2026: Report
A new report finds that nearly 40% of the global population is being exposed to dangerous levels of ozone pollution in 2026. Ground-level ozone, formed when emissions from vehicles and industry react in sunlight, is linked to respiratory illness and premature deaths. The findings highlight widening air quality concerns in densely populated regions and renew calls for stronger emissions controls worldwide.
Why now: The scale of exposure to a major air pollutant affects billions of people, making it a pressing health and environment story.
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- Nearly 40% of global population exposed to dangerous ozone pollution in 2026: Report · ABC7 Los Angeles
- Nearly 40% of global population exposed to dangerous ozone pollution in 2026: Report · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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