2023届高考英语二轮复习外刊阅读训练：地球环境越来越差

2023届高考英语二轮复习外刊阅读训练：地球环境越来越差 ——改编自The world just failed its annual health checkup The climate crisis intensified in 2022, resulting in a heavy toll on the world's climate indicators. These indicators illustrate how the planet is responding to climate change and the impact it has on both people and nature. The World Meteorological Organization's annual State of the Climate Report, released ahead of Earth Day, consists of an analysis of global climate indicators such as sea level rise, ocean heat, and pollution levels. A significant number of climate records were broken in 2022. For instance, oceans experienced record high temperatures with almost 60% experiencing at least one marine heatwave. Due to melting glaciers and warming oceans, global sea levels climbed to their highest record. Antarctica also recorded the lowest ever sea ice extent of 1.92 million square kilometers in February 2022, a record that has been broken again this year. Furthermore, the European Alps saw a glacier melt record, with Switzerland severely affected as it lost 6% of its glacier volume between 2021 and 2022. The latest global data shows record high levels of planet-warming pollution, including methane and carbon dioxide in 2021. These records demonstrate the severity and urgency of the climate crisis globally. Rising temperatures result in extreme weather conditions such as droughts, floods, and heatwaves. This puts wildlife, plants, and coastal communities at risk. Additionally, the aftermath of these extreme climate events results in human migration challenges, food insecurities, and damaged infrastructure. It is crucial for nations to come together to address the issue of climate change by accelerating efforts towards renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting sustainable land use practices, and supporting those who are already feeling the impacts of climate change. In conclusion, the state of the climate report highlights the impact of the climate crisis worldwi