# China’s air pollution cuts have reportedly accelerated global warming. Researchers say reduced aerosols, which previously masked some warming, account for five-percent of the global temperature rise since 1850. China’s industrial boom in the early 2000s is believed to have led to severe pollution, prompting strict air quality regulations. While improving public health, these measures have unintentionally exposed more warming. The findings, published by News Scientist, highlight the complex relationship between pollution control and climate change, raising concerns about the impact of removing aerosols from the atmosphere.
China’s pollution cuts linked to faster global warming