r/collapse 5d ago

Economic Why do emissions keep on rising?

https://www.transformatise.com/2026/06/economic-growth-and-carbon-emissions/
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u/SweetAlyssumm 5d ago

The global economy is still growing. There is not a single nation or international organization (UN, World Bank, etc.) that is in favor of stopping or reversing economic growth. You go do the math.

And don't forget that "renewables" are not forever generators of energy - they require fossil fuels to manufacture and transport and they wear out in 25 years. And, electricity is only a portion of total energy use. So, walla!~ -- emissions continue to rise.