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greenhouse

[green-hous] / ˈgrinˌhaʊs /


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Under the ETS, greenhouse gas-emitting companies like power plants must pay for a permit, or allowance, for each metric ton they emit, essentially incentivizing them to invest in cleaner tech.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Mars has long been considered the leading candidate, with proposals ranging from releasing greenhouse gases to warm the planet to using microorganisms that could slowly generate oxygen over many centuries.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

The European Union has unveiled proposals that would slow cuts to businesses' greenhouse gas emissions limits, as part of a major climate policy overhaul.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

In early June, it approved support for farmers, including subsidies for greenhouse exports.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

When we walk around to the back, I see that Lily has returned to her greenhouse.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

The Park Service gathered seeds from the landscape, grew them in greenhouses and planted them in the preserve in 2020 and 2021 when they were 2 to 3 years old, Polyakov said.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

My late father-in-law loved orchids, and in his decadeslong passion he built and maintained two large greenhouses.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

He said the price of gas, used to heat greenhouses, had increased by about 90%, while the cost of fertiliser, needed to feed crops, had also surged.

From BBC Apr. 10, 2026

Farmers are also facing higher costs of diesel for their tractors and other equipment, as well as for gas to heat greenhouses and animal enclosures.

From Barron's Mar. 25, 2026

Dr. Newman is known for being pleasant, especially to people who give money to our school for things like athletic fields and greenhouses.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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