carbon
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One type contains high amounts of aliphatic organic compounds, which are simple carbon-based molecules made of chains of carbon and hydrogen.
From Science Daily
Coal is also uncompetitive against gas under the EU's carbon tax scheme.
From Barron's
"Cremation produces significant carbon emissions and traditional burial takes up land and resources," said Hughes.
From BBC
One of the most abundant organisms on Earth, algae captures carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and yields oil that theoretically could be used to make transportation fuel.
They believe carbon monoxide fumes were leaking into the cabin of the plane during Sala's flight, and the lack of an audible alarm meant Ibbotson was unable to take action to disperse the deadly gas.
From BBC
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