Fossil fuel emissions are down in 2026. Green energy isn’t the reason

November 10, 2026 · 1:00 am 2 sources

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• Fossil fuel emissions are down in 2026. Green energy isn’t the reason
  Science News · November 10, 2026 01:00
  It's not quite a victory for humanity's transition to renewables. The dip is probably driven by high gas prices from the Iran war.

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• Fossil CO₂ emissions projected to decrease in 2026 amid clean energy growth and Iran conflict
  Phys.org · November 10, 2026 01:00
  Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to decrease by 0.4% in 2026—driven by expansion of solar and wind power and the Iran conflict—according to new research by the Global Carbon Project. The 2026 edition (the 21st annual report) is published in the journal Earth System Science…