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Record Emissions Surge as Climate Crisis Deepens

2/16/2026

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  • Emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are at record highs, projected to reach 38.1 billion tonnes in 2025.
  • Ten years after the Paris Agreement, climate data show accelerating warming, with 2025 among the three hottest years.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump has rolled back environmental policies, challenging the global climate agenda.
  • Despite pledges to help poorer nations adapt, countries failed to agree on plans to phase out fossil fuels.