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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

The changes would mean some industries could obtain emission allowances until 2038 instead of 2034, if they commit to investing in decarbonisation efforts.

From BBC Jul. 17, 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 same computing power can generate very different emission levels depending on the source of the electricity used.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

But even if we cannot harness the emission from these primordial black holes, what are our chances of observing them?

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

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

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

The findings also raise the possibility that lowering emissions could have an additional role in protecting long-term human health.

From Science Daily Aug. 15, 2026

Officials said other benefits of minimising outdoor lighting included lower carbon emissions and energy costs.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

The UK has set a target to consume zero-carbon electricity by 2030 and is aiming to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to combat climate change.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

The men continued to work heedlessly in a miasma of radioactive emissions, including neutrons, which Lawrence recognized as especially active on human tissue.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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