Experts Sound Alarm as Coal and Gas Surge Pushes Emissions Close to Pre-Pandemic Levels
“The rapid rebound in emissions as economies recover from the pandemic reinforces the need for immediate global action on climate change.” After falling in 2020 due to coronavirus-related shutdowns, global carbon dioxide emissions are on pace to nearly reach pre-pandemic levels this year as powerful nations—including the United States—continue to burn fossil fuels at a dangerous clip. […]