burning

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Burning the oil, a technique known as an in situ burn, can prevent the slick from expanding.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

“For most of the past two decades, these lines moved together—not anymore,” said Gad Levanon, chief economist of Burning Glass.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

British troops set fire to the White House and other public buildings in August 1814 as part of the Burning of Washington.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Yet Sutherland’s careful experiments suggested the opposite: Burning did little to harm invertebrates, whereas flooding—which was recommended—decimated them.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Burning orange embers swept past Akira on the wind, hitting the car, the gravel, the dry grass and pine needles behind her.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz