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Scientists solve air quality puzzle: Why does ozone linger long after its ban?

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Publication Date
2020-04-22

When high in the atmosphere, ozone protects Earth from harmful solar radiation—but ozone at ground level is a significant pollutant. Exposure to high concentrations of ground-level ozone aggravates respiratory illnesses, thus exacerbating the negative health effects of heat and contributing to the catastrophic impacts of recent heatwaves and drought in Europe.

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https://phys.org/news/2020-04-scientists-air-quality-puzzle-ozone.html