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Fossil fuel emissions set to fall for first time since Covid, research shows

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Briefings

Research indicates global fossil fuel emissions are projected to decrease by 0.4 percent in 2026, marking the first such decline since the pandemic. This drop is attributed to renewable energy growth and an oil price shock resulting from the Iran war. Researchers cautioned that this reduction may be temporary.

Key points

• Global fossil fuel emissions are expected to fall by 0.4 percent in 2026, the first such decline since the pandemic.
• The decline is driven by renewable energy expansion and an oil price shock linked to the Iran war.

Context

This finding suggests a potential shift in global energy dynamics, though researchers explicitly warned the decline may be short-lived due to external economic and political factors.

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