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Why Britain is breathing the world’s wildfire smoke
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Global wildfires contribute around 10% of the UK's particle pollution, scientists say, with smoke from blazes across Europe and beyond regularly degrading British air quality. Researchers warn climate change is increasing wildfire frequency and intensity, meaning the problem is likely to worsen. Recent fires in southwestern Europe have already caused significant air quality deterioration across France and Spain.