- Air quality is getting better in China.
- This may cause faster global warming.
- Asia is warming quickly, faster than the world average.
- China has reduced harmful aerosol emissions a lot.
- Heatwaves and cyclones are becoming more common.
- Many areas are feeling the effects of climate change now.
Difficult words
- quality — How good or bad something is.
- emission — Something that is sent out, like gas.emissions
- harmful — Causing damage or pain.
- climate — The usual weather in an area.
- average — The usual or middle amount.
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Discussion questions
- Why is air quality important?
- How do you feel about climate change?
- What can people do to help with climate change?
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