Cop31 live: slight drop in fossil fuel emissions revealed as conference enters second day
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At COP31, scientists forecast that global carbon dioxide emissions from oil, gas, and coal will roughly flatline in 2026, with oil-related emissions projected to fall 2%. Higher fuel prices amid the war in Iran are prompting conservation and a shift toward electric vehicles as world leaders prepare to attend the summit.
UN climate summit prepares to host world leaders from more than 90 countries tomorrow Soaring oil and gas prices following the war in Iran have encouraged people to look beyond fossil fuels, leading to an easing of climate-damaging carbon emissions this year. Carbon dioxide from oil, gas and coal is forecast to flatline for 2026, based on data from the year so far, according to a comprehensive assessment by scientists. Emissions from burning oil alone will drop by 2% as drivers economise on fuel use and flock to electric vehicles instead. Continue reading...