# Global carbon emissions may have peaked in 2026—but only time will tell

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- Published: 2026-11-11T16:30:07+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-11-global-carbon-emissions-peaked.html
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A new report suggests this year, carbon emissions may begin to trend downward for the first time. But it's important to take this with a grain of salt. While news reports have hailed this event, it will take years to confirm it wasn't just a blip caused by the U.S.–Iran war.

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