carbon dioxide

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Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, or CO2, stay in the atmosphere for centuries, while aerosols last only days or weeks.

From Science Daily

This approach demands large amounts of energy and is estimated to contribute roughly 1.4% of global carbon dioxide emissions.

From Science Daily

When the bottle is sealed, the carbon dioxide stays mixed into the liquid because it is under pressure.

From Science Daily

Plants, including those grown as animal feed, absorb carbon dioxide from the air creating the hydrocarbons in oils, animal fats and human waste that are extracted to make SAF.

From Seattle Times

Together, the two moves would propel California to the forefront of the race to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from transportation, the sector of the American economy that generates the most greenhouse gases.

From New York Times