China cuts CO₂ emissions by 3.1% - the biggest drop since the pandemic Carbon dioxide emissions in China's energy and industrial sectors in the third quarter of 2026 fell by 3.1% compared to the same period last year. This is the largest quarterly decline since the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Tzur's think tank:
- Oil consumption decreased by 4%.
- The use of oil in the transportation sector decreased by 9%.
- Coal consumption decreased by 3.3%.
- In the first three quarters of 2026, China's emissions decreased by 0.5%. The reasons include energy disruptions due to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, increased use of electric vehicles and taxis, and increased wind and solar electricity production.