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greenhouse

[green-haus] / ˈgrinˌhaʊs /


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The massive energy demand makes distillation a major contributor to both fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions within the refining industry.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

He became a paid adviser with GHGSat, a monitoring service for greenhouse gas emissions, in April 2024 and left the role in March 2025.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

California is only about halfway there, with annual emissions down roughly 4% to 346 million metric tons in 2024, according to the state’s latest greenhouse gas emissions inventory, released in September.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

That summit is due to take stock of the world's progress so far in cutting planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions and is a key decision-making point.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Sprays and cascades of orange-bloom petals and lily of the valley, plucked straight from the palace greenhouse.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

In June, days before beginning construction of the barrier near the southernmost city of Rafah, Israeli troops destroyed structures and rows of greenhouses in its path, satellite images show.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

The parcel includes three buildings, greenhouses and a large agricultural field, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

My late father-in-law loved orchids, and in his decadeslong passion he built and maintained two large greenhouses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026

Lower-cost heating and cooling could also make the area more attractive to businesses that rely heavily on temperature control, such as greenhouses and food processing facilities.

From Science Daily ● May 6, 2026

He had added a second story, installed a private cinema, built heated greenhouses, and laid out formal gardens.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown


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