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greenhouse

[green-hous] / ˈgrinˌhaʊs /


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Over the past year, North Korea has completed major construction projects that had stalled for years, including Pyongyang’s largest hospital, a greenhouse complex bigger than New York’s Central Park and a new beach-resort compound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It has since invested in funds that include Indian energy giant Reliance Industries, which owns the largest oil refinery in the world, and The Southern Company, the second-biggest greenhouse gas emitter in the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

At the same time, coal is a leading driver of human-caused climate change, responsible for about 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions from fuel combustion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

On Earth, carbon dioxide acts as an important greenhouse gas that helps retain heat.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The door to the greenhouse opened, and Dale poked his head in.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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