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U.N. report says wildfires and heat waves are sharply worsening air quality worldwide

A U.N. report describes a sharp rise in wildfires and heat waves undermining air quality around the world.

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More frequent extreme heat and fires increase public-health risks and can create widespread hazardous smoke conditions.

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  1. U.N. Report: Sharp Rise in Wildfires and Heat Waves Undercutting Air Quality Worldwide ↗democracynow.org · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC

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