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Heat waves linked to poorer air quality

Heat waves can worsen air quality, creating additional health risks beyond the effects of high temperatures.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 3, 2026, 12:41 AM UTC.

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Combined heat and air-pollution exposure can increase health risks for vulnerable populations across affected areas.

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