- 2024 was recorded as the warmest year in China since record-keeping began over sixty years ago, with an average temperature of 10.92°C.
- This marks the second consecutive year of breaking temperature records across the nation.
- Shanghai experienced its hottest year since the Qing dynasty, with an average temperature of 18.8°C.
- The extreme heat contributed to increased power consumption and negatively impacted agriculture in key farming regions.
- To address these challenges, China is researching ways to adapt staple crops to warmer conditions, as crop yields may decline without such innovations.
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