carbon
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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
The coroner said carbon testing was done in several stages to work out when he lived.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 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
We have also known since the first annual UK-EU summit 11 months ago that the UK is negotiating deals with the EU on food and drink standards, carbon emissions and electricity.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Hence the age of material from an archaeological site can be calculated from the material’s carbon 14/carbon 12 ratio.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing carbon
Black and Gray
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Ecology - Matter and Energy Flow in Ecosystems- Introductory
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