Hey there! Did you know that Asia is getting warmer faster than anywhere else on Earth? 🌡️ According to a report by the World Meteorological Organization (that’s a group of scientists who study weather and climate), Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average!
What’s Happening?
In 2024, Asia’s temperature was about 1.04 degrees Celsius higher than usual (compared to the average from 1991-2020). That’s like turning up the temperature from a cool day to a warm one! ☀️
Why Is This Important?
When the land gets hotter, it can affect plants, animals, and even us humans. 🐼🌳 People might find it harder to stay cool, farmers might have trouble growing food, and some animals might struggle to survive.
The Oceans Are Heating Up Too!
The oceans around Asia, like the Indian and Pacific Oceans, are also getting warmer. This can cause problems for fish and other sea creatures. 🐠🌊
What Can We Do?
Everyone can help by saving energy, planting trees, and learning more about the environment. Even small actions can make a big difference! 🌱💡
Other News Around Asia
China’s Rocket Success 🚀
China’s commercial rocket company, LandSpace, tested a big engine for their new Zhuque-3 rocket. This rocket might fly into space in 2025! How cool is that? 🌟
Japan’s Election Surprise 🗳️
In Tokyo, a new party called Tomin First no Kai won the most seats in the city’s assembly, pushing the long-time ruling party, the LDP, into second place. Change is in the air! 🎌
South Korea’s Train Driver Becomes Minister 🚂
Kim Young-hoon, a train driver in South Korea, was chosen to be the new Minister of Labor and Employment. He didn’t even know until he finished his train trip! Talk about a surprise! 🎉
Thailand’s Cannabis Change 🌿
Thailand is making new rules about cannabis (a type of plant). From now on, it can only be used for medicine. This means people can’t use it just for fun anymore. 🚫
Thanks for reading! Stay curious and keep learning about our amazing world! 🌏✨
Reference(s):
Asia News Wrap: UN says Asia warming twice as fast as rest, and more
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