Carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and land use changes are projected to reach a record high in 2024, surpassing last year's levels despite some efforts to reduce emissions. The increase is largely attributed to the continued reliance on fossil fuels, with wildfires and deforestation also contributing to the rise. Experts warn that if this trend continues, the world will exceed its remaining carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5°C within six years.

Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2455815-drought-fires-and-fossil-fuels-push-co2-emissions-to-a-record-high/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home