Rapid increases in tropospheric ozone production and export from China

Tropospheric levels of ozone and its precursors have risen in Asia since 2000. Satellite observations and chemistry–transport simulations suggest that transport of these pollutants to North America partly offsets benefits from stricter regulation.

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