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BRIEFING: Global energy sector CO2 emissions to rise 0.5% in 2026 despite coal decline

Published 00:03 on December 16, 2025 / Last updated at 00:03 on December 16, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Briefings), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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CO2 emissions from energy consumption will rise 0.5% in 2026 despite the first decline in coal demand in years, as continued growth in oil and gas use offsets the drop, according to a research group webinar.
CO2 emissions from energy consumption will rise 0.5% in 2026 despite the first decline in coal demand in years, as continued growth in oil and gas use offsets the drop, according to a research group webinar.


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