China's war on particulate air pollution is causing more severe ozone pollution. In China, the rapid reduction of the pollutant PM 2.5 dramatically altered the chemistry of the atmosphere, leading to an increase in harmful ground-level ozone pollution, especially in large cities. Source 6j.
Declining biodiversity in Tibet's mountainous regions in response to climate change. Normally, mountain forests are among the most diverse habitats in alpine regions. Yet, as a team discovered in the Tibetan Plateau, the higher, treeless areas are home to far more species. Source 2u.
China’s crops at risk: Climate change boosts spread of crop pests and diseases. Crop pests and diseases in China have significantly increased, with climate change being one of the relevant drivers, new research finds. Source 4i.