Tropospheric ozone  - Summers of smog

Tropospheric ozone - Summers of smog

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Science, Biology, Geography

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses a study by the National Center for Atmospheric Research predicting a 70% increase in unhealthy summertime ozone levels by 2050 due to climate change. Ground-level ozone, formed by sunlight interacting with pollution, poses health risks. The study suggests that reducing certain pollutants can lower ozone levels despite climate change. Advanced supercomputers enabled detailed simulations of future pollution scenarios.

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What role do rising temperatures play in the formation of harmful ozone?

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What technological advancement allowed scientists to simulate pollution levels for hypothetical summers?

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