# Does cleaner air make the planet hotter?

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Podcast: [Climate Watch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/climate-watch-6571897)
Published: 2026-02-27T01:16:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2719092
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China has seen a massive, rapid cleanup of its skies over the past decade. Yet some recent reports suggest that these pollution reductions may have unintentionally accelerated global warming. What does the science actually say? Can we really blame clean air for a warming world, or are news headlines oversimplifying a much more complex climate story? Zhao Ying speaks with Arvea Marieni, European Climate Pact Ambassador.

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