carbon monoxide

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Researchers believe this change is caused by temperature effects rather than an actual increase in carbon monoxide abundance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

State media initially reported four deaths and dozens trapped after levels of carbon monoxide -- a highly toxic, odourless gas -- in the mine were found to have "exceeded limits".

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

He defended crafts chain Michael’s against claims that toxic levels of carbon monoxide at one of its stores caused brain damage to an employee’s unborn daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Marks told the inquest there was reason to suspect the teenagers' deaths were due to "carbon monoxide poisoning" but the exact cause of death was still pending.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

With the apartment windows open, you can taste the carbon monoxide rising from the street below.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins