CLEAN : Heatwaves and wildfires to worsen air pollution: UN WMO

What is one of the main consequences of increased heat waves and wildfires as discussed in the introduction?

• Decrease in ecosystem damage

• Worsening of air quality

• Improved air quality

• Enhanced human health

What is the 'climate penalty' as described in the bulletin?

• A reduction in wildfires

• A decrease in global temperatures

• An increase in ozone episodes

• An improvement in air quality

Which regions are expected to be most affected by the climate penalty?

• Europe and North America

• Africa and Australia

• South America and Antarctica

• Asia and Southern China

In 2020, which areas experienced significant wildfire spread due to hot and dry conditions?

• Northern Canada and Greenland

• Southern Asia and Australia

• Eastern Europe and Africa

• Western North America and Siberia

What was notable about the particulate matter levels recorded in Siberia during the 2020 wildfires?

• They were similar to previous years

• They were unprecedentedly high

• They were the lowest ever recorded

• They were at normal levels