China Q3 CO2 emissions drop 3.1%, largest fall since Covid era

China's CO2 emissions fell 3.1% in Q3 2026, the steepest quarterly decline since the pandemic, partly attributed to the ongoing Hormuz crisis affecting energy supply. The drop signals a potential structural shift in China's emissions trajectory, though the role of temporary disruptions versus long-term policy remains uncertain.

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