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CO2

NOUN
carbon dioxide
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Those eruptions released vast quantities of CO2 into the atmosphere, driving global temperatures up by an estimated 5 to 10 degrees Celsius.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

In 2024, Bristol Airport's direct carbon emissions were the equivalent of 3,680 tonnes of CO2, compared with 682,167 tonnes from indirect emissions including flights.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

The 253-page report examines the purported scientific advances in quantifying the extent to which CO2 emissions contribute to natural disasters and extreme weather.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

Scientists have generally expected that rising atmospheric CO2 levels would boost photosynthesis, leading to faster growth and increased long term carbon storage.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

After a few more shots, my CO2 cartridge runs out.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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