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Global Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Expected to Drop This Year, Partly Because of the Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine

The small decrease seems to stem partially from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major global chokepoint for oil transportation. Scientists say that the decline will not last without the accelerated deployment of renewable energies

Global Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Expected to Drop This Year, Partly Because of the Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine

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