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Iran War Energy Shock Helps Drive Projected Fossil Emissions Fall

Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to fall 0.4% in 2026, but researchers warn that a decline partly driven by war does not establish lasting climate progress.

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Hormuz blockade linked to spike in oil prices

New Scientist ↗

Research projects 0.4% fall in fossil fuel emissions

Phys.org ↗

Expected decline would be first since pandemic year

Japan Times ↗

Overall carbon dioxide emissions still expected to rise

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  1. Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress
    Phys.org
  2. "Global Carbon Project" - CO2-Ausstoß aus fossilen Brennstoffen sinkt leicht - insgesamt steigen klimaschädliche Emissionen aber
    Deutschlandfunk - Fortlaufende Nachrichten vom 24. August 2026
  3. Fossil fuel emissions set to fall for first time since Covid, research shows
    © Greg Baker, AFP
  4. Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to decrease by 0.4% in 2026, promising study reveals
    Daily Mail
  5. Fossil fuel emissions are expected to fall in 2026. Why aren’t climate experts celebrating?
    Euronews