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Global fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions are projected to reach 38.2 billion tons in 2026, a 0.4 percent fall from 2025, according to a Global Carbon Project study published on 10 Nov. Researchers say oil-related emissions drop 1.9 percent, linked to high energy prices after the US-led war on Iran and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Natural gas emissions fall 0.3 percent, while coal emissions rise 0.6 percent. The study credits solar, wind and electric vehicles with meeting two-thirds of the growth in global energy demand. It was released as nations gathered for the UN COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye.

Nvidia's board has opened an independent inquiry into whether a foreign intelligence service targeted CEO Jensen Huang. U.S. authorities are probing Singapore-based Megaspeed over suspected shipments of restricted Nvidia chips to China, with reports citing at least $7.5 billion in chips moved. Nvidia says it has found no evidence of illicit chip transfers. Megaspeed denies wrongdoing, says it will cooperate with U.S. investigations and has retained a U.S. law firm to census its graphics processing units. China dismissed the spying allegations as smears.

Nvidia's board has opened an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang after reports that he had an affair with Alice Huang, a Singapore-based Megaspeed executive whom U.S. intelligence services link to Beijing's espionage. Nvidia shares fell more than 4 percent on Monday, 9 Nov, and kept declining on Tuesday. President Donald Trump said the FBI is investigating, and no one has been charged. Nvidia said it has no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised. The company has retained former acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim to lead the inquiry.