News Alert: Global carbon emissions reached a record high in 2018, dashing hopes that the world had begun to turn a corner

Between 2014 and 2016, emissions remained largely flat. But that trend didn't last. In 2017, global emissions grew 1.6 percent. The rise in 2018 could end up being twice that amount. As nations wrestle with how to change course at climate talks in Poland, the message of Wednesday's report was unambiguous: When it comes to promises to begin cutting the greenhouse gas emissions that fuel climate change, the world remains well off target.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Dec 5, 1:01 PM     Global carbon emissions reached a record high in 2018, dashing hopes that the world had begun to turn a corner Between 2014 and 2016, emissions remained largely flat. But that trend didn't last. In 2017, global emissions grew 1.6 percent. The rise in 2018 could end up being twice that amount. As nations wrestle with how to change course at climate talks in Poland, the message of Wednesday's report was unambiguous: When it comes to promises to begin cutting the greenhouse gas emissions that fuel climate change, the world remains well off target. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071