carbon dioxide
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High-temperature gasification can process mixed plastic without sorting, but it releases substantial amounts of carbon dioxide.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
As that acidic water reacts with certain rocks -- limestone, for instance -- it releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
By the researcher's calculations, that figure is seven to 165 tons of carbon dioxide per ton of copper produced, depending on the sulfide content of the metal ore and local geologic conditions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Just like trees and plants, seagrass has a superpower - it can absorb massive amounts of carbon dioxide.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Consequently, the carbon dioxide content of the Earth’s atmosphere is increasing dramatically.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
