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As Renewables Rise, The World May Be Nearing A Climate Turning Point

05 Dec 2024 | Abstracted from Yale Climate Connections

"Climate pollution caused by burning fossil fuels hit a record 37.4 billion metric tons in 2024, marking a 0.8% rise from the previous year...Global consumption of coal, oil, and gas all increased, though coal and oil saw less than 1% growth...While global emissions have yet to reach a clear 'peak'...there are signs that this turning point could be on the horizon...

"Emissions from wealthy countries have been declining, but these efforts must accelerate, and financial support for developing countries."

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