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China's climate shift sparks Tang dynasty comparisons, scientists urge caution

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Experts in China are observing a significant increase in rainfall in the arid Ningxia region, leading to comparisons with the warmer, wetter climate of the Tang dynasty's golden age. While local media celebrates this shift as a positive development that could expand arable land, scientists are urging caution. They warn that this apparent return to historical climate conditions might be a temporary phase or a 'trap,' suggesting that the long-term implications and sustainability of this climatic change are uncertain. AI

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China's climate shift sparks Tang dynasty comparisons, scientists urge caution

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Holly Chik ·

    Is China’s climate returning to that of Tang dynasty golden age? Experts warn of a trap

    In China’s arid northwest, local state media in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region are celebrating a surge of rainfall in an area that usually averages 300mm (about 12 inches) per year. The rain belt moving northwards would bring “climate dividends”, the Ningxia Broadcasting News …

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