China saw its warmest year on record in 2024, with impacts on weather, power, and agriculture.
In 2024, China experienced its warmest year on record, with temperatures rising over 1°C from the previous year. Shanghai had its highest average temperature since the Qing dynasty. The warmer weather brought stronger storms and more rainfall, increasing power use. Agricultural areas, especially rice-growing regions, faced challenges, leading China to research heat-resistant crops to ensure food security.
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