Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re burning more than ever before.

Despite increased investment in renewable energy, global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have hit an all-time high in 2024, rising by 0.8%, according to a new study. The only periods in recent history when emissions have declined were during major global crises like the 2008 financial meltdown or the COVID-19 pandemic.

There is a 50% chance that global warming will consistently exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius in the next six years, according to a new report.