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Nearly 40% of world exposed to 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 exposed to dangerous levels of ozone pollution in 2026. The findings highlight air quality as a growing worldwide health threat, with billions of people breathing air that exceeds safe ozone thresholds, drawing renewed attention to pollution control and climate policy.

Why now: The scale of exposure reported makes ozone pollution a pressing global health and climate concern.

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• 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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