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ENVIRONMENT

A Year of Climate Challenge: China’s Top Environmental Stories in 2024

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From extreme drought and typhoons to growing renewable energy capacity, here are the key environmental stories shaping China in 2024

From inch-per-hour rainfall to a solar farm the size of 16,000 soccer fields, China is at the forefront of the global reaction to climate change. In 2024, China, like many countries around the world, faced another year of extreme weather events, including droughts, floods, and typhoons. At the same time, as a key political player in the global climate change equation, China is also making strides in the realms of sustainability and climate mitigation. Here is a roundup of the top environmental and climate news from China in 2024:

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