emitting

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And more than 70 had faced formal enforcement action in the past five years by the EPA for violations such as emitting contaminants above regulatory limits and failing to properly track facilities’ pollution.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

But many LED bulbs are installed with a much higher color temperature, near 4,000 Kelvins, which our brains interpret as harsh and bright, regardless of how many lumens they’re actually emitting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Indonesian villager Supriyanto is visibly frustrated as he discusses the sprawling coal power plant emitting white plumes of smoke over his small fishing community.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The quasar is pulling in matter at an exceptionally high rate while also emitting intense X-rays and launching a strong radio jet.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026

It came careening down Borton Street, emitting great clouds of black smoke.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo