Emissions

Worldwide emissions from fossil fuels are projected to increase by 1.1 percent in 2025, reaching a new record high. However, China's emissions, as the largest emitter, show signs of stabilizing, offering some optimism amid growing energy demands met by hydrocarbons.

7. November 2025 Von KI berichtet

New research warns that even if humanity achieves net-negative emissions and cools the planet, the Southern Ocean might suddenly release its accumulated heat, restarting warming. This 'burp' could persist for at least a century. Scientists emphasize the need for rapid emission cuts to minimize such risks.