Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels are set to hit a record high in 2025, increasing by 1.1% over 2024, the Global Carbon Budget 2025 report finds. Emissions are expected to reach 38.1 billion tonnes as global energy demand outpaces renewable energy growth.
The study, highlighted at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, underscores the gap between rising power needs and our clean energy rollout. In simple terms, while more of us plug in gadgets and power up cities, solar panels and wind farms aren't scaling fast enough to cut the carbon footprint.
For young change-makers in South and Southeast Asia, this news is a wake-up call: we need to amplify voices for policy shifts, support green startups, and embrace daily eco-hacks – think energy-efficient gadgets, plant-based meals 🌱, and community clean-ups. Every small step helps bend the curve!
With climate talks in the Amazon spotlighting this challenge, 2025 could be the tipping point we push for a sustainable future. Let's turn up the heat on renewable solutions, not the planet! 🔥🌍
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cgtn.com
