Iran
Iran war helps cut global fossil fuel emissions, but there’s a catch.
Overall CO2 emissions still rise about 1%, driven by deforestation and peat fires.
OriginalSourceNew ScientistUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished01:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceNew ScientistUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished01:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Global carbon emissions set to fall in 2026 due to Iran energy shock”
“Carbon dioxide emissions are projected to fall 0.4 per cent this year, driven in part by higher oil prices resulting from disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz”
Global CO2 emissions to fall 0.4% in 2026 amid Iran energy shock
Key points
- Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are expected to drop in 2026.
- The decline is about 0.4% from 2025 levels.
- Oil-emission reductions (-1.9%) partly offset by a coal rise (+0.6%).
- Oil price spike from the Iran-related energy shock influenced consumption.
- Renewables and EVs help offset emission growth through 2028.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Slight fall in carbon emissions from fossil fuels as Iran war drives renewables push”
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
“Iran War Unexpectedly Drove Down Carbon Emissions This Year”
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
“Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress”
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
“Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress”
- SourceLive ScienceUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Live ScienceSourceLive ScienceUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Live Science
“Iran war helps fuel global drop in fossil fuel emissions — but there’s a catch”
- SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DWSourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW
“Iran war oil shock drives dip in global emissions, study shows”
- SourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Japan TimesSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Japan Times
“Fossil fuel emissions fall due to Iran war and renewables, research shows”
- SourcePhys.orgOwner: Science XLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Phys.orgSourcePhys.orgOwner: Science XLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Phys.org
“Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress”
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Overall CO2 emissions still rise about 1%, driven by deforestation and peat fires.