economicNov 10, 2026

Global carbon emissions set to fall in 2026 due to Iran energy shock | New Scientist

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Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are expected to drop this year for the first time in five years. The slowdown has been partly attributed to the energy shock triggered by the US and Israel’s war on Iran.

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Shosha AdieBy Shosha Adie
Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are expected to drop this year for the first time in five years. The slowdown has been partly attributed to the energy shock triggered by the US and Israel’s war on Iran. The conflict, which began in February, led to a jump in oil prices…

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