Wildfires and heatwaves undermine global air quality gains, UN warns
Source Summary
The World Meteorological Organisation warned that intensifying wildfires are increasing exposure to toxic PM2.5 pollution globally, offsetting air quality improvements achieved through reduced industrial and transport emissions in Europe and North America. Heatwaves compound this threat to human health and environmental protection efforts.
Why it matters
Wildfires are negating decades of air quality regulation by reintroducing dangerous pollution levels that threaten public health despite industrial emission reductions.
