Natural History

Environment of China

The environment of China (Chinese: 中国的环境) comprises diverse geology, rich biota, and varied climates, ranging from arid deserts to subtropical forests. However, rapid industrialization and lax environmental oversight have caused many environmental issues and large-scale pollution, including severe air pollution. China faces critical issues such as some of the highest levels of air pollution globally, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) linked to adverse health effects and increased mortality. Additionally, climate change has intensified extreme weather events, rising temperatures, further impacting ecosystems and human populations. In response, the Chinese government has implemented extensive environmental policies, such as the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan and the Ecological Civilization Initiative, along with carbon neutrality goal to combat climate change.

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See also

• ▸Domestication syndrome
• ▸1990s in India
• ▸Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

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