Global Carbon Emissions Rise Again: Who’s Failing America and Our Planet?

For the second consecutive year, carbon emissions from fossil fuel use stubbornly increased by 1.1% in 2025, dashing hopes that this would finally be the turning point toward meaningful climate action. As delegates convened in Belem, Brazil for the United Nations COP30 summit, the hard truth became undeniable: despite years of promises and global rhetoric, fossil fuel pollution is still climbing. Why Does This Matter to American Families? The relentless rise in carbon pollution isn’t just a distant environmental issue—it directly threatens American national security, economic stability, and public health. Increased emissions drive extreme weather patterns that strain our military...