Science · 2026-11-10

Fossil CO₂ emissions projected to decrease in 2026 amid clean energy growth and Iran conflict

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to decrease by 0.4% in 2026—driven by expansion of solar and wind power and the Iran conflict—according to new research by the Global Carbon Project. The 2026 edition (the 21st annual report) is published in the journal Earth System Science Data.

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