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Heatwaves, Wildfires Expose A Third Of World To Extreme Ozone Pollution

"Heatwaves and wildfires helped expose 34 percent of the world’s population to “extremely poor” ozone air quality in the first eight months of 2026, according to a European Union report published Wednesday. Asia recorded the highest exposure, while ozone pollution remained difficult to curb despite decades of progress in reducing other harmful emissions."

Source: AFP, 10/02/2026

"Revealing the Invisible Injustice of Extreme Heat"

"The extreme heat scientists have warned about for decades came to Europe again this summer, killing at least 30,000 people like a silent, invisible plague. It came for poor people, the very young and very old, and those suffering from debilitating conditions."

Source: Inside Climate News, 09/29/2026

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