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carbon

[kahr-buhn] / ˈkɑr bən /
NOUN
element
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STRONG


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The report cautioned that reducing carbon emissions did not automatically reduce water or land impacts.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The team lost the $300-million sponsorship deal and an additional $20 million paid for carbon offset purchases.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

As the title might suggest, the subject isn’t carbon in the air but a lack of carbon in the soil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Lower carbon dioxide emissions from soil in these areas often reflect declining root activity and shrinking microbial populations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Oxygen makes embers burst into flame, while carbon dioxide snuffs them out.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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