A significant improvement in air quality was recorded in China and Europe in 2023, with PM2.5 levels falling below average. This positive trend is largely attributed to reduced anthropogenic emissions, according to a recent report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Lorenzo Labrador, a scientist at WMO, explained, \"The 2023 data shows a negative anomaly, which means a drop in PM2.5 compared to the reference period of 2003-2023 over China and Europe.\" This decline highlights effective measures taken to curb air pollution and its sources.
However, the report also warns of a vicious cycle where climate change, wildfires, and air pollution exacerbate each other, leading to increasingly severe impacts on human health, ecosystems, and agriculture. Addressing these interconnected issues remains crucial for sustaining the progress made in air quality.
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PM2.5 levels below average in China, Europe in 2023, WMO report says
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