New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Summary Despite a decline in power sector emissions, global greenhouse gas emissions rose in the first half of 2025, driven by increased fossil fuel use.

Climate TRACE data shows a 0.13 per cent rise in emissions compared to 2024, with the US contributing significantly.

The urgency for a shift to clean energy is underscored by international calls to curb fossil fuel reliance.

India's power sector emissions declined by 0.8 per cent in the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year, contributing alongside China to the global drop in power sector emissions.

But despite this decrease, global greenhouse gas emissions surged in the first half of 2025, driven mainly by fossil fuel use, according to new da...