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Fossil Fuel Giants Emit 20 Billion Tonnes of CO2

3/6/2025

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In 2023, 36 fossil fuel giants, such as Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil, unleashed over 20 billion tonnes of CO2, contributing to half of the world's emissions. As climate pledges falter and state-owned companies lead the charge, experts warn that immediate action is crucial to keep global warming within the 1.5C limit set by the Paris Agreement.

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In 2023, 36 fossil fuel giants, such as Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil, unleashed over 20 billion tonnes of CO2, contributing to half of the world's emissions. As climate pledges falter and state-owned companies lead the charge, experts warn that immediate action is crucial to keep global warming within the 1.5C limit set by the Paris Agreement.