carbon monoxide
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The 2009 endangerment finding was the result of a major report by the EPA, which identified six greenhouse gases, including carbon monoxide and methane, as endangering current and future generations.
From BBC
As a result, emissions increased from wetlands, rivers, lakes, and farmed land, adding to the buildup of methane, the second-most important greenhouse gas after carbon monoxide.
From Science Daily
From orbit, scientists can identify chemicals in the upper atmosphere, including ammonia, methane, ammonium hydrosulfide, water, and carbon monoxide.
From Science Daily
Earlier observations also detected carbon monoxide gas around the star, indicating that these objects are rich in volatile materials and closely resemble the icy comets found in our own solar system.
From Science Daily
The department has warned against using gas stoves, grills and generators indoors, saying power outages can increase the risks of carbon monoxide exposure.
From Los Angeles Times
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