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greenhouse

[green-hous] / ˈgrinˌhaʊs /


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China is the world's biggest consumer of coal and the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, even as it installs renewable energy capacity at record speed.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

China is the world's top consumer of coal and the largest greenhouse gas emitter, despite installing renewable energy capacity at record speed.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Unburned gas consists primarily of methane, a potent greenhouse pollutant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Coal is a key contributor to planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, and phasing it out is crucial to taming climate change.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

We walked through the greenhouse aisles, running our hands along the petals, stopping only when we reached that one empty spot.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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