Carbon emissions from fossil fuels will hit record high in 2022

Bleak' findings come from report at Cop27 that notes no sign' of urgent cuts needed to stop climate breakdown

Carbon emissions from fossil fuels will hit record levels this year, according to a comprehensive analysis. The finding represents a brutal contrast with the need to cut emissions by half by 2030 to restrict global heating to 1.5C and avoid the most devastating impacts of the climate crisis.

There is no sign of the decline needed, the researchers said, heaping further pressure on the countries whose representatives are meeting at the UN Cop27 climate summit in Egypt to deliver real and rapid action. Other scientists described the news as bleak" and deeply depressing".