Global fossil fuel emissions projected to fall for first time since Covid, researchers say
Global fossil fuel emissions are expected to fall in 2026 for the first time since the Covid pandemic, according to research released as governments gather for the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkey. The projected decline is modest, at 0.4%, but it marks a notable shift after years of steady growth. Researchers said the drop is being driven by faster renewable energy deployment and an oil price shock linked to the Iran war.The Global Carbon Budget report says emissions from oil, gas and coal rose by an average of 0.9% a year over the past decade and reached a record... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 08:32 LONDON
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