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Harmful Ozone May Have Reached Two-Thirds of EU Residents During Record June Heat Wave
Nearly 298 million people across Europe were exposed to ozone above EU limits during the late-June heatwave, Global Witness said.
- A new report from Global Witness found nearly 300 million people, including 100 million children and elderly people, faced toxic ozone levels during Europe's heatwave in late June.
- At ground level, ozone is created by chemical reactions triggered by high temperatures and strong sunlight, explained Laurence Rouil of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service.
- Nearly 298 million people faced levels above the European Union's recommended daily average of 120 micrograms, while 72 million endured the "most dangerous threshold" of 150 micrograms.
- James Weber of the University of Reading warned that climate change drives longer, hotter heatwaves, recommending people avoid outdoor exercise when ozone pollution is high.
- Senior campaigner Flossie Boyd of Global Witness called for immediate action to stop initial emissions, describing the situation as an "invisible threat" linked to fossil fuel dependence.
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According to a report, some 300 million people in the EU were exposed to harmful ozone gases during the heat wave in June, with the highest levels recorded in one place in Germany.
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Global Witness report reveals that Portugal is among the affected countries. In Alverca, levels reached 205 μg/m3 — almost twice the WHO limit.
·Lisboa, Portugal
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Harmful ozone may have reached two-thirds of EU residents during record June heat wave
Two-thirds of the European Union's population may have been exposed to harmful levels of ozone pollution during last month's record-breaking heat wave, a report exclusively shared with AFP warned Thursday.
·United Kingdom
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right4Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Right
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Right
45% Right
L 33%
C 22%
R 45%
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