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Fossil Fuel Emissions May Fall Slightly

In this lesson: Separate the fossil fuel estimate from the overall total.

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Read the story

The Global Carbon Budget released on November 10 projects a 0.4% fall in carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels in 2026.

But emissions from land-use changes are expected to rise. The report therefore projects an increase in total carbon dioxide emissions, even as the fossil fuel part falls.

Source: Global Carbon Project, 2026-11-10. https://globalcarbonbudget.org/fossil-co2-emissions-decrease-in-2026/

Read and practise

1. What fall is projected for fossil emissions?

   1. 40%
   2. 0.4%
   3. 4%

2. Why can total emissions rise while the fossil part falls?

   1. Land-use emissions are expected to rise
   2. Fossil emissions are the only part counted
   3. The report says every source falls

Your turn

Explain the two projected trends.

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