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China’s Emissions Drop Amid Iran War
China's carbon dioxide emissions fell by 1% following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, due to reduced oil consumption and increased EV sales. Analysts predict this trend may persist despite potential crude price drops.
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The Guardian
Oil consumption plummets and EV sales soar as analysts say demand may not fully return even if crude price fallsChina’s carbon dioxide emissions fell by 1% after the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, thanks to a sharp reduction in oil consumption and a steady rise in the use of elect
2026-09-02 23:01 UTC