Spain’s ozone pollution hits highest levels since 2010: Which areas are worst affected?
Spain has recorded its highest ozone pollution levels since at least 2010, with millions of residents exposed to concentrations exceeding […]
Spain has experienced its highest ozone pollution levels since 2010, with millions of residents exposed to concentrations surpassing European air quality targets. Madrid and Catalonia are among the most affected regions, along with parts of Andalusia, Murcia, and the Valencian Community. The issue is attributed to Spain's exceptionally hot summer, which facilitated the formation of ground-level ozone, a pollutant that forms when sunlight triggers chemical reactions involving pollutants released by road traffic, industrial activities, and power generation.
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