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emission

[ih-mish-uhn] / ɪˈmɪʃ ən /


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“The conditions encourage speed. Removing the source of the odors is the primary objective here. However, that speed should not come at the detriment of the emission of odors or public health.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

A source dominated by accelerated electrons would generally be expected to produce stronger X-ray signals, so the faint emission further supported the proton explanation.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

"The operating limits of the emission control systems strictly reconcile emissions reduction with driver safety," said the carmaker.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Dutch peer Royal Philips doesn’t compete in radio-oncology or positron emission tomography, but it is already seeing pressure through centralized procurement of ultrasound equipment, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Their goal was to investigate the structure of light by measuring the interval from the moment a quantum particle of light, a photon, strikes a target to the emission of an electron from its surface.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Nuclear power produces no greenhouse gas emissions, the primary driver of climate change.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

The result provides the first direct experimental confirmation of predictions describing antineutrino emissions from shut down reactors and spent fuel.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

Officials said other benefits of minimising outdoor lighting included lower carbon emissions and energy costs.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

The UK has set a target to consume zero-carbon electricity by 2030 and is aiming to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to combat climate change.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

But it’s trees that clean carbon emissions and provide oxygen.”

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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