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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent

Global carbon emissions forecast cut due to Ukraine war and Biden, says BP

Steam rises from the coal-fired power plant near wind turbines in Niederaussem, Germany
Steam rises from the coal-fired power plant near wind turbines in Niederaußem, Germany. BP said deployment of renewables projects would be 5% higher by 2035 at current rates. Photograph: Michael Probst/AP

Global carbon emissions are expected to fall quicker than previously expected as a result of the war in Ukraine and Joe Biden’s efforts to encourage green investment, BP has said.

The oil and gas company said carbon emissions would fall more rapidly than it forecast a year ago thanks to renewed efforts by countries to pursue greater energy security by supporting domestic, renewable energy supplies.

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