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Oil shock from Iran war led to drop in carbon pollution, scientists say
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Publisher excerpt: “Emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels decreased slightly this year due to the Iran war. I.”
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PBS NewsHour emphasises “Oil shock from Iran war led to drop in carbon pollution, scientists say”; DW leads with “Iran war oil shock drives dip in global emissions, study shows”.
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Emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels decreased slightly this year due to the Iran war. I.
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Global carbon emissions are expected to fall slightly in 2026, but not because of major progress on climate action.
2 sources at this update - First reported
It’s the first drop in planet-warming pollution since the pandemic in 2020. But researchers cautioned that the decline could be short-lived.
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- The New York TimesIran War Unexpectedly Drove Down Carbon Emissions This Year ↗