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Archaeologists near Xi’an, Shaanxi, uncovered chariot tracks, plumbing, and a city gate from the Western Zhou capital dating over 3,000 years ago, suggesting the dynasty’s 771 B.C. collapse was driven by climate change and internal strife rather than a king’s romantic influence.
A Xi’an, China study found microplastics in city air within PM2.5 tripled over the study period, with post‑pandemic samples dominated by white/transparent fibers from discarded masks. Inhaled microplastics can deposit in the nose, throat, and lungs, and younger people may be more susceptible. Sources include masks, synthetic clothing, tires, and packaging; aging plastics and ozone may boost release. Outdoors indoors exchange and air monitors, along with cleaner streets and better waste management, could help reduce exposure, and some cities promote reusable masks. The study was published in the Journal of Geophysical Research.
At least 21 people have died and six others are missing after heavy rains triggered a flash flood and landslide in the outskirts of Xi'an city in northwest China. The disaster caused blackouts, damaged infrastructure, and destroyed two houses in a mountainside village. This comes as parts of China experience extreme weather events, including record high temperatures and deadly flooding, which experts attribute to climate change. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with nearly 1,000 workers deployed to the affected area. Additionally, major flooding in northeastern China has claimed the lives of at least 29 people in Hebei province and 33 in Beijing.
A mudslide in the north-western Chinese city of Xi'an has resulted in the death of 21 people, with six still missing. The mudslide, caused by heavy rainfall from Typhoon Khanun, destroyed houses and infrastructure, cutting power to 900 households. China's ministry of emergency management held a meeting to discuss flood prevention and emergency response measures in affected provinces. The country has been experiencing unusually high summer rainfall and convective weather, exacerbating the impact of recent typhoons.