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Wildfires, heatwaves threaten global air quality and health, UN warns

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issued a warning on Monday regarding the escalating impact of wildfires and heatwaves on global air quality and public health. The UN agency stated that these climate-driven events are introducing toxic smoke and high levels of microscopic pollutants, specifically PM2.5, into the atmosphere, which threatens to reverse progress made in pollution control.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

The Hindu (IN) Focuses on the threat to climate change mitigation efforts
France 24 (FR) Highlights the tension between industrial regulations and wildfire pollution
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