UN weather agency warns climate extremes could worsen air pollution
- The World Meteorological Organisation warned on September 7 that wildfires and heatwaves are worsening air pollution.
- Its 2026 bulletin reported that 2025 PM2.5 levels were higher than average across northern Canada, Russia and west-central Africa.
- Wildfire smoke carries fine particles and toxic chemicals that can harm lungs, the bloodstream and ecosystems.
- WMO urged countries to tackle climate change and air pollution together, with stronger monitoring of pollutants.
Source: firstpost.com
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