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"NGOs Identify 28 New Global 'Carbon Bombs' Amid Fossil Fuel Concerns"
A new report reveals that 28 carbon bomb projects have been initiated worldwide, posing severe risks to climate goals amid ongoing fossil fuel reliance.
- The report from four non-governmental organizations highlights 28 new carbon bomb projects launched since 2021, threatening global climate efforts.
- These fossil fuel projects, including petroleum and coal extraction, are expected to release significant amounts of carbon dioxide, exacerbating climate change.
- Despite the Paris Agreements goals to reduce emissions, the rise in gas and coal projects from countries like Russia undermines international climate commitments.
Why It Matters
This development underscores the ongoing struggle against fossil fuel dependency, challenging global climate initiatives and jeopardizing efforts to limit carbon emissions and mitigate climate change impacts.