@tomtheweatherwizard: THE IRAN WAR IS CHANGING GLOBAL CARBON EMISSIONS. An unexpected consequence of the ongoing conflict with Iran is a projected decline in global fossil-fuel CO₂ emissions in 2026, according to an analysis published by The Washington Post on September 24. Here's what's happening: Disruptions to oil and natural gas production and transportation have driven up energy prices and reduced global consumption. As a result, countries and consumers are using less oil and gas than analysts originally anticipated. Earlier this year, global fossil-fuel CO₂ emissions were projected to increase in 2026. However, updated energy forecasts now suggest emissions could fall approximately 0.5% below 2025 levels. The Washington Post estimates that the latest emissions outlook is approximately 472 million metric tons of CO₂ lower than the projections made in January. That's roughly equivalent to the annual emissions of 103 million gasoline-powered cars. There is an important catch: Higher natural gas prices have also encouraged some countries to burn more coal, partially offsetting the reductions in oil and gas emissions. And while lower emissions could slow the accumulation of CO₂ in the atmosphere, this does not mean global warming has stopped or that the conflict represents a long-term climate solution. The bigger question is whether reduced fossil-fuel consumption will continue after the conflict ends or whether emissions will rebound as energy markets recover. Source: The Washington Post, IEA and Carbon Brief. #climatechange #iranwar #globalwarming #climatenews #sciencetok

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