Iran War Unexpectedly Drove Down Carbon Emissions This Year

Scritto il 10/11/2026
da Brad Plumer

It’s the first drop in planet-warming pollution since the pandemic in 2020. But researchers cautioned that the decline could be short-lived.Researchers believe the dip may be only temporary — if the war with Iran ends and the Strait of Hormuz reopens, oil and gas demand could easily bounce back.