carbon dioxide
Example Sentences
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And, similarly, in multiple proceedings, it ignored the benefits of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane, and hydrofluorocarbons.
From Slate ● Aug. 2, 2026
About 79% is sent to landfills, while another 12% is burned, a practice that releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
Alternatively, the acidic water can flow out to the ocean where its reaction with seawater likewise releases carbon dioxide.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Tropical rainforests like the Amazon are home to millions of species, and in a healthy state they absorb vast quantities of planet-warming carbon dioxide, helping to keep the Earth cool.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
At the same time, it pours huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the air, a factor in global warming.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
