In 2024, global carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector reached an all-time high for the fourth year in a row, according to the Energy Institute’s annual review released on June 26, 2025. Despite record growth in wind and solar energy, fossil fuel use—particularly coal and natural gas—continued rising, driving emissions higher. The findings stress the urgent gap between climate goals and current energy trends

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• CO2 emissions from global energy hit new record in 2024, up ~1% from previous year.
• Fossil fuel use rose despite record additions in wind and solar power.
• Natural gas usage saw biggest jump among fossil fuels—up 2.5%.
• Coal still largest energy source globally, grew by 1.2%.
• Oil usage increased slightly, under 1% growth.
• Wind and solar expanded by 16%, 9x faster than total energy demand.
• Total global energy supply rose 2%, highest growth since 2006.
• 2024 was hottest year on record; global temps crossed 1.5°C rise threshold.
• World still off track to triple renewables by 2030 as pledged at COP28.
• Report underscores impact of geopolitical crises on energy mix and emissions.