Iran war oil shock drives dip in global emissions, study shows

A study projects global carbon emissions will fall slightly in 2026, driven by high energy prices following a US attack on Iran, not by climate policy progress. The decline reflects reduced demand from oil price shock, but the effect is likely temporary and not a structural shift. This highlights the geopolitical energy-security nexus and its unintended climate impact.

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