Science8 sources
Global Fossil Fuel Emissions Projected to Decrease by 0.4% in 2026
- Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to decrease by 0.4% in 2026, according to the 2026 Global Carbon Budget report.
- This decrease is partly due to the expansion of solar and wind power capacity and price increases caused by the Iran conflict.
- The 2026 Global Carbon Budget report was published in the journal Earth System Science Data on Nov. 10.
- Researchers caution that the decline in emissions could be short-lived.
- The report is due to be presented at the U.N. Climate Change conference.
Articles (8)
ABC News·
Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite Iran war
Live Science·
Iran war helps fuel global drop in fossil fuel emissions
The New York Times·
Iran War Unexpectedly Drove Down Carbon Emissions This Year
Carbon Brief·
Analysis: Fossil-fuel CO2 emissions set to dip in 2026 as Iran conflict hits oil use
The Guardian·
Slight fall in carbon emissions from fossil fuels as Iran war drives renewables push
Gizmodo·
Global Fossil Fuel Emissions Actually Fell in 2026. Don’t Get Used to It
Phys.org·
Fossil CO₂ emissions projected to decrease in 2026 amid clean energy growth and Iran conflict
Time·
Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Expected to Decrease in 2026