2024年4月27日发(作者：)

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 worldwide, which is taking a

serious toll on the planet's climate indicators, nature, and

people. The increasing frequency of extreme weather

conditions is results from the rising temperatures, which is

why it is crucial to take action towards mitigating the effects of

climate change. It is our responsibility to safeguard the planet

for future generations by implementing measures that move

us towards a sustainable and equitable future.

【重点词汇】

1. climate /ˈklaɪmət/ n. 气候

2. crisis /ˈkraɪsɪs/ n. 危机

3. intensified /ɪnˈtensəfaɪd/ v. 加强

4. toll /toʊl/ n. 伤害

5. indicators /ˈɪndɪkeɪtərz/ n. 指标

6. illustrate /ˈɪləstreɪt/ v. 说明