Heatwaves could lead to an increase in worrying air pollution, according to new research. Scientists have claimed that it's not just high temperatures that pose a risk, but also the surge in airborne pollutants exacerbated by heat.

Specialists have especially warned about the risk of prolonged hot weather in already warm places. For instance, over 300 people lost their lives due to heat in Texas in 2023, as reported by local authorities, marking the highest number since the state started recording such fatalities in 1989.

As predictions indicate worsening heatwaves in the coming years, researchers from Texas A&M University's Atmospheric Chemistry and the Environment (CACE) team sought to understand how extreme heat affects atmospheric chemistry and air quality. They carried out a preli

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