Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Iran war helps fuel global drop in fossil fuel emissions — but there’s a catch


In the run-up to the COP31 U.N. climate change conference, scientists have revealed that global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to drop by 0.4% this year, driven by growth in installed wind and solar power capacity, as well as oil price hikes caused by the Iran conflict. But climate goals are still unlikely to be met.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on LiveScience

Read more on:

Photo of Iran

Iran

Photo of catch

catch

Photo of iran war

iran war

Related news:

News photo

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

News photo

Iran War Unexpectedly Drove Down Carbon Emissions This Year

News photo

Where East meets West: the geological crossroads of Iran and Afghanistan