Halting fossil fuel expansion in four countries could prevent billions of tonnes of CO2e, report finds

Published 08:45 on June 16, 2025 / Last updated at 08:45 on June 16, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Pacific), EMEA (Europe), International, Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Some 32 billion tonnes of CO2e would be kept in the ground if just four countries abandon their oil and gas expansion plans for the next decade, according to an analysis published Monday.
Some 32 billion tonnes of CO2e would be kept in the ground if just four countries abandon their oil and gas expansion plans for the next decade, according to an analysis published Monday.


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