carbon dioxide

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A government source told the BBC it was planning for a worst case scenario, which would involve the continued closure of the strait and breakdowns in the domestic supply of carbon dioxide.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The EPA estimated the 2022 emissions from flooded lands as equivalent to 44.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide — comparable to U.S. steel and iron plants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Stegra will ramp up construction of its plant, which aims to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 95%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Each year, more than 275 million tons of it are converted into carbon dioxide, adding to global warming and creating a feedback loop that can intensify climate change.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The atmosphere of Venus is composed of 96 percent carbon dioxide.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan