Archive · 3 Sep 2026
China Emissions Fell in Q2 Due to Oil Use Drop
China's emissions of carbon dioxide, which contribute to global warming, went down in the second quarter of the year.
This happened because China used less oil, especially for transportation.
The reason for the drop in oil use was that the war between the US and Iran made it harder to ship oil from the Middle East to China.
Experts say this situation has helped China use more electric vehicles in industries like construction and mining.
China is the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, but it has plans to reduce these emissions and become carbon neutral by 2060.
In the first quarter, emissions actually went up by 2%, so overall, they are only slightly higher in the first half of the year.
Recently, China's solar energy capacity has surpassed that of coal-fired power for the first time, showing growth in renewable energy.
China's CO2 emissions fell by 1% in Q2 due to a 9% drop in oil use, with transport oil use down 16%.
The reduction in oil use was driven by disruptions in shipments from the Middle East due to the US-Iran war.
China has accelerated the adoption of electric fleets in industries like construction and mining.
China is the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, responsible for over 30% of global emissions.
China aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 and has recently surpassed coal-fired power with its solar energy capacity.
- Who
- China
- What
- Reduction in CO2 emissions due to lower oil use
- When
- Second quarter of the year
- Where
- China
- Why
- Disruption in oil shipments from the Middle East due to the US-Iran war
- Emissions Change
- Down 1% in Q2
- Oil Use Change
- Down 9% overall, 16% for transport
- China's Global Emissions Share
- Over 30% of global greenhouse gases
- Carbon Neutrality Goal
- By 2060
- Renewable Energy Milestone
- Solar capacity surpassed coal-fired power