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- 1Nearly 40% of world's population faces dangerous ozone pollution●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 expected to be exposed to dangerous levels of ozone pollution in 2026. Ground-level ozone, formed when emissions react in sunlight and heat, can worsen asthma and other respiratory conditions. The findings add to concerns about worsening air quality worldwide and its growing public health toll.