Research shows that improving air quality in China has likely increased global warming. East Asia is experiencing warming rates twice as fast as the global average.
Efforts to reduce aerosol emissions in countries like China have led to a decrease in air pollution. Since around 2010, this reduction might have caused more warming globally.
The impacts are severe. Communities are facing increased heatwaves, disruptive weather, and rising sea levels due to climate change.
Difficult words
- emission — Release of substances into the air.emissions
- impact — A strong effect on something.impacts
- pollution — Contamination of the environment.
- disruptive — Causing problems or interruptions.
- climate — The typical weather in an area.
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Discussion questions
- How can reducing emissions impact global warming?
- What steps should communities take to address climate change?
- Why do you think East Asia is warming faster than other regions?
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