cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/54245880
The U.S. war with Iran has raised fossil fuel prices so much that the resulting drop in oil demand has put the world on track to see a rare dip in carbon emissions from these sources in 2026.
Between 2019 and 2025, carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels grew by about 0.8 percent annually, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change. But 2026 is set to buck that trend: high oil prices, as well as the continued rise of green technology—solar power, wind and electric cars—will cause a “short-term” 0.4 percent drop, according to the study.
“The high petrol prices following the war in Iran are reducing oil use and keeping emissions low,” says the study’s lead author Corinne Le Quéré, a professor of climate change science at the University of East Anglia in England. “But that’s not the whole story: The expansion of renewable energy has progressed a lot in recent years, led by China. And [along with electric vehicles], this is offsetting two thirds of the growing demand for energy.”
With all sources of carbon considered, including deforestation, total global CO2 emissions are set to continue increasing.
Guy in a country overflowing with concentration camps, currently carpet bombing multiple countries for being too Muslim
“Okay, but consider Xinjiang!”
Incidentally…
Fascist westerners absolutely seeth when they see this picture.
Americans have accused China of planning to invade Taiwan longer than they’ve been accusing Iran of plotting to bomb Israel.
More efforts have been made by Taiwanese nationalists to retake the mainland than the reverse.
I didn’t know The Netherlands has concentration camps. What country are we bombing for being too Muslim?
Oh hi Chinese government worker!
FFS… Either you’re insanely ignorant and dumb, or you’re getting paid for spreading propaganda.
https://www.kampwesterbork.nl/en
Literally where Anne Frank was killed.
But more recently?
https://www.nature.com/articles/palcomms201784
You’re a favorite for extraordinary renditions going on 30 years easy
Afghanistan and Libya, just for starters. Y’all also perpetrated a horrific bombing in Yugoslavia during the 90s.
Operation Inherent Resolve was as recent as 2014, spanning Iraq and Syria. Operation Prosperity Guardian, Poseidon Archer, and Aspides in Yemen. And you’ve been up in Somalia’s business for… centuries?
Christ, the Dutch have been fucking with the African coastline since before the US was even a country.
Hehe. Okay, buddy.