WMO Warns of Wildfire and Heatwave Impact
The World Meteorological Organization has warned of increasing air pollution caused by wildfires and heatwaves, as the levels of smoke and fine particles have significantly risen since the 1990s, leading to more deaths related to respiratory and heart diseases. It emphasized that climate change is exacerbating the difficulty of achieving air quality goals and called for coordinated policies to combat pollution, highlighting the importance of monitoring toxic particles such as black carbon and microplastics. The concentration of PM2.5 particles is expected to double by 2025, especially in northern Canada, Russia, and Africa, due to rising wildfire incidences. These fires are a primary source of air pollution and pose serious health hazards, with their impacts predicted to increase alongside ongoing heatwaves and climate change.
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