🌍 Hey, ever noticed how bad air days and record-breaking heatwaves seem to tag-team lately? You’re not imagining it. The World Meteorological Organization just dropped its latest Air Quality and Climate Bulletin, warning us about a vicious feedback loop between air pollution and climate change. 🔄💨🔥
Here’s the scoop: burning fossil fuels, slash-and-burn agriculture, even traffic fumes pump tiny airborne particles—called aerosols—into the atmosphere. These particles mess with our lungs (coughs, itchy eyes 👀) and tweak weather patterns. We see it in Delhi’s smog spikes during Diwali or Jakarta’s haze season. Then more heatwaves and wildfires kick in, pumping in even more pollution. It’s a loop nobody wants to ride. ⚠️
The report, released ahead of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on September 7, is essentially a wake-up call. We need joined-up solutions: cleaner energy, smarter transport, and tougher emission rules. Think electric vehicles, greener city planning, and renewable energy on steroids. 💡🚗🌱
Juggling our fast-paced lives, we’ve got power in our pockets—literally! Use AQI apps to track local air quality, switch off standby power at home, and back eco-friendly brands. Every small move adds up. Let’s team up for cleaner skies and a cooler planet! 🤝💚
Got ideas on how to break this cycle? Drop them in the comments and tag a friend who needs to know! 📲✨
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World weather agency warns of vicious cycle in air and climate
cgtn.com
