IEA exec: CO2 emissions will grow in 2018

Faith Birol says it will be a "big surprise" if global CO2 emissions do not grow this year. Contrary to the world's intentions, 2018 will be the second year in a row where emissions rise.

by MATHIAS ØRSBORG JOHANSEN

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