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American cheese exports rose 20% last year to a record 613,000 metric tons.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Each year, more than 275 million tons of it are converted into carbon dioxide, adding to global warming and creating a feedback loop that can intensify climate change.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
Central banks purchased over 1,000 metric tons of gold each year in 2022, 2023 and 2024 — roughly double the average over the preceding decade, according to the World Gold Council.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
By one estimate, the change was projected to increase windblown dust by 40 to 80 tons per day.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
“I can spread the word to everyone at work. We have tons of parents on staff.”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
