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.
OriginalSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityPublished04:26 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityPublished04:26 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Fossil fuel emissions fall due to Iran war and renewables, research shows”
“The expected annual drop would be the first since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic paralyzed the global economy, trade and transport.”
Global fossil fuel emissions to drop 0.4% in 2026 due to renewables and oil shock
Key points
- Global fossil fuel emissions projected to fall slightly in 2026.
- Fall aided by expansion of renewable energy capacity.
- Oil price shock from Iran war contributes to the decline.
- Emissions rose 0.9% per year on average last decade.
- Report released during COP31 climate summit in Antalya.
Other reports
- SourceNew ScientistUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New ScientistSourceNew ScientistUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New Scientist
“Global carbon emissions set to fall in 2026 due to Iran energy shock”
- 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”
- 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.