China just dropped its annual climate report like a mic 🎤 – and the findings are 🔥 literally. The 2025 Blue Book on Climate Change reveals 2024 saw record-breaking temperatures and coastal sea levels, painting a vivid picture of our warming world.
Key takeaways:
- 🌡️ Annual temps hit highest since records began
- 🌊 Coastal waters rose faster than global average
- 🌀 Extreme weather events intensified nationwide
Scientists warn these trends could reshape life in coastal megacities like Shanghai and Shenzhen. 'We're seeing climate change play out in real time,' says lead researcher Dr. Li Wei. 'But there's hope – China's renewable energy push shows we can balance development and sustainability.'
While the report sounds alarm bells 🔔, it also highlights progress in solar/wind energy adoption. The big question: Can innovation outpace rising thermometers? Stay tuned as we track this climate rollercoaster 🎢.
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China climate report: 2024 sees record heat and sea level rise
cgtn.com