A new report from the Global Carbon Project reveals that global fossil fuel emissions are expected to reach a record 37.4 billion tonnes in 2024, marking a 0.8% increase from 2023. This rise comes even as renewable energy efforts expand and a landmark agreement at COP28 in Dubai last year sought to shift the world away from fossil fuel dependence. However, global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are projected to grow from 40.6 billion tonnes in 2023 to 41.6 billion tonnes in 2024, putting 2024 on track to become the hottest year ever recorded.