Climate Change Intensifies Severe Weather in Southern China, Experts Warn
Recent severe storms in southern China highlight climate change impacts, with experts warning of increased frequency and economic risks to key industrial regions.
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Recent severe storms in southern China highlight climate change impacts, with experts warning of increased frequency and economic risks to key industrial regions.
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