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.
Where: New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro, Indonesia, Delhi, Pakistan, New York, France, Russia
Exact coordinates
new zealand: -40.900, 174.890
south africa: -30.560, 22.940
australia: -25.270, 133.780
sao paulo: -23.550, -46.630
rio de janeiro: -22.910, -43.170
indonesia: -0.790, 113.920
delhi: 28.700, 77.100
pakistan: 30.380, 69.350
new york: 40.710, -74.010
france: 46.230, 2.210
russia: 61.520, 105.320
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