Cleaner air in East Asia linked to faster global warming (English, Level A1)

Researchers report much less air pollution across East Asia.
Cleaner air lets more sunlight reach the Earth's surface.
More sunlight can make the land and sea warmer.
Global surface warming is now faster than before.
Asia has warmed strongly and experienced more heatwaves.
Monsoons are changing and cyclones can get stronger.
Sea levels have risen and glaciers are melting.
Experts say cutting emissions and funding adaptation is urgent.
Governments must act soon with help.

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air pollution — dirty or harmful material in the air

sunlight — light and heat from the Sun

warming — an increase in the Earth's surface temperature

heatwave — a long period of very hot weather

heatwaves

monsoon — a season with heavy rain and wind

Monsoons

glacier — a large slow moving mass of ice

glaciers

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