Hey climate watchers! 🌍 Last year, mainland China sizzled with its warmest year on record. The China Meteorological Administration reported that in 2025, the national average temperature hit 11°C—the highest since records began in 1961. 🔥
What’s the big deal? An average of 11°C across such a huge country means widespread heat waves, melting glaciers, and rising sea levels. For context, that’s like your daily average jumping by nearly 1°C compared to just a few years ago. Small shifts add up fast!
Why it matters for South and Southeast Asia: heat doesn’t stop at borders. We’ve all felt intense summers, from sweaty nights in Mumbai to scorching days in Jakarta. Rising temps strain power grids, boost aircon usage (👀 energy bills), and worsen air quality.
✅ What can we do? Embrace green tech and lifestyle tweaks:
- Switch to renewable energy apps—solar and wind are on the rise across Asia.
- Support sustainable brands and local eco-projects.
- Opt for public transport, cycling, or EVs to cut carbon footprints.
Let’s turn up the cool factor for our planet! ❄️🍃
Stay informed, stay active, and let’s keep our world from overheating. #ClimateAction
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
