According to a Global Carbon Budget 2023 report published today, fossil carbon emissions will reach a new record high this year. Compared to 2022, they will increase by 1 percent to 36.8 billion tons. However, emissions have decreased in 26 countries, which account for just over a quarter of global carbon emissions. In other countries, the increase has slowed down. However, according to the 121 scientists involved in the Global Carbon Project, this will not achieve the necessary trend reversal towards net zero emissions.