carbon dioxide emissions
Coverage of carbon dioxide emissions in the Nexus archive.
- Beijing’s evolving carbon road map balances climate targets and energy security
Beijing has released a five-year plan to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030, emphasizing expansion of nuclear and green energy while ensuring energy security for the economy and artificial intelligence sector.
- Global heating is making hajj ever more dangerous, report finds
Rising heat in Saudi Arabia due to fossil fuel emissions is increasing dangerous temperatures during the Hajj pilgrimage, with 40C temperatures now occurring in May instead of just summer. A study warns that without reducing fossil fuels, the Hajj could face extreme heat year-round by the end of the century.
- First Thing: Huge climate cost of emissions from US immigration enforcement flights
Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign has led to an 80% increase in immigration flights, resulting in a significant rise in carbon dioxide emissions. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) emitted 335,876 tonnes of CO2 in 2025, up 88% from the previous year, exacerbating the climate crisis.
- First Thing: Huge climate cost of emissions from US immigration enforcement flights
Trump's mass deportation campaign has led to an 80% increase in immigration enforcement flights, emitting 335,876 tonnes of CO2 in 2025—a 88% rise from the previous year. The first four months of 2026 indicate even higher emissions. The article also notes Republican criticism of Trump over potential Iran peace deal terms resembling the Obama-era nuclear deal.