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greenhouse

[green-hous] / ˈgrinˌhaʊs /


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Nepal is one of the most vulnerable countries to the climate crisis, even though it is one of the lowest emitters of global greenhouse emissions.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

Scientists have traditionally investigated changes in Earth's orbit, greenhouse gas levels, ice coverage, and other planetary factors to understand these shifts.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

And, for me, a loaf of chocolate zucchini bread from a little Amish market and greenhouse somewhere outside Ona, West Virginia.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

It has rather led to soaring commuter congestion, and “250,000 tons of additional greenhouse gases each year” as cars sit in traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

She just smiled at Mikayla’s mom, and something passed between them that I couldn’t understand, and then Mom and I had this beautiful, magical plant for our greenhouse.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

That is because the plants are grown in greenhouses which overheat in the high outdoor temperatures, causing the plants to become stressed, Vanpoperingh said.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

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

An hour's drive north of New York City, the greenhouses at Cropsey Farm are seeing their first leaves of kale, spinach and arugula emerge.

From Barron's Apr. 11, 2026

Clummer was creeping over the grounds around the castle; sky L_Jand lake alike turned periwinkle blue and flowers large as cabbages burst into bloom in the greenhouses.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling




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