Copernicus: Extreme Ozone Pollution to Affect One-Third of World Population by 2026

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.