Global Fossil Fuel Emissions Set to Fall in 2026 as Oil Demand Slumps
Global fossil fuel emissions are set to fall about 0.5 per cent in 2026 as the Hormuz crisis cuts oil and gas demand faster than coal can replace it.
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China’s CO2 Emissions Fall In Q2 2026 As Oil Use Plummets
China CO2 emissions fell 1% in Q2 2026 as oil use dropped 9% during the Hormuz crisis, the first decline driven by oil demand alone, analysis finds.
China’s Cleantech Exports Hit $140 Billion As Coal Generation Flattens At Home
Ember puts China's cleantech exports at $140 billion in the first half of 2026 as coal generation flattens across most provinces and US investment turns negative.
Renewables Set to Overtake Coal as World’s Largest Power Source in 2026
Renewables will overtake coal soon, according to the IEA. Understand the implications of this significant energy transition.
The Coal Finance Deal That Collapsed and What Comes Next
Explore the challenges of coal finance and the failed Just Energy Transition Partnership in South Africa's shift from coal.
Renewable Electricity Overtakes Coal Globally For The First Time
Understand the shift to renewable electricity as it leads global generation, pushing coal into a second-place position.