Air pollution surges as heatwave sweeps across Europe

As heatwave continues across Europe, warning issued over 'very high' ozone pollution

Ozone (O3) at the Earths surface is a key air pollutant and it is a major greenhouse gas and component of urban smog. It harms human health and inhibits photosynthesis in plants 

Europe and UK heatwave updates: Air pollution surges as temperatures soar to 40C — as it happened

Air pollution is spiking across Britain, France, and southern Europe amid record-breaking temperatures and scorching wildfires. Catch up on the latest updates from overnight.

Ozone Pollution Surging as Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe, Warns EU Scientists

Air pollution is spiking across Britain, France, and southern Europe amid record-breaking temperatures and scorching wildfires

Air pollution surges as heatwave sweeps across Europe

Air pollution is spiking across Europe amid record-breaking temperatures and scorching wildfires

Air pollution surges as heatwave sweeps across Europe

Air pollution is spiking across Britain, France, and southern Europe amid record-breaking temperatures and scorching wildfires.

Ozone pollution peaks due to heat across Western Europe

14:46 European scientists warn of a spike in ozone pollution through Wednesday across Northern and Western Europe. Ozone pollution can cause respiratory and heart problems.