The ozone paradox: a growing cost of a warmer atmosphere
9 September 2026 at 18:01
Mexico Cityβs air is getting cleaner, but ozone levels near the ground arenβt decreasing as fast as expected. Climate change is partly to blame.


Across several states, a quiet chemical industry campaign is making it harder to hold air polluters accountable.


Tackling air pollution and climate change together could save lives and boost economies, UN reports show.

The PA Department of Environmental Protection says between 2023 and August 2026, Shellβs ethane cracker, exceeded limits on visible emissions set by its state-issued air permit more than two dozen times.
