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Urban Heatwaves to Triple Amid Declining Aerosol Pollution

7/23/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Texas uncovers a troubling trend: as aerosol pollution diminishes, urban heatwaves are set to surge dramatically. By 2080, the number of scorching days could skyrocket from 40 to more than 110, raising urgent public health concerns and highlighting the critical need for stringent air quality regulations.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Texas uncovers a troubling trend: as aerosol pollution diminishes, urban heatwaves are set to surge dramatically. By 2080, the number of scorching days could skyrocket from 40 to more than 110, raising urgent public health concerns and highlighting the critical need for stringent air quality regulations.