carbon
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Many of the goods that were once produced and then used in Britain are now being made overseas and then imported here, and often that production is happening in countries with a higher carbon footprint.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
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
This material consists of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a flat sheet.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 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
“And it’s all because of climate change. Burning fossil fuels puts carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which traps the earth’s heat.”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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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