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emission

[ih-mish-uhn] / ɪˈmɪʃ ən /


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“The conditions encourage speed. Removing the source of the odors is the primary objective here. However, that speed should not come at the detriment of the emission of odors or public health.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Third, Chandra detected only very weak diffuse X-ray emission.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

Dutch peer Royal Philips doesn’t compete in radio-oncology or positron emission tomography, but it is already seeing pressure through centralized procurement of ultrasound equipment, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

The German carmaker said: "In our view, the emission control software functionalities are justifiable on both technical and legal grounds. We are actively considering all of our available options, including a potential appeal."

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

The approximations I used to derive the emission from black holes should work well when the black hole has a mass greater than a fraction of a gram.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

Under UK law, greenhouse gas emissions indirectly generated by a business -- known as Scope 3 or downstream emissions -- must be taken into account.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Understanding how natural emissions influences clouds is critical for predicting climate changes in this region.

From Science Daily Aug. 18, 2026

That figure is equivalent to about two thirds of the UK's total emissions for 2024.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Nuclear power produces no greenhouse gas emissions, the primary driver of climate change.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Like Brugman, Swanson, and Johnston, CVO scientists also monitor active volcanoes through ground deformation, seismic activity, and gas emissions.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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