carbon dioxide

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Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, or CO2, stay in the atmosphere for centuries, while aerosols last only days or weeks.

From Science Daily

This approach demands large amounts of energy and is estimated to contribute roughly 1.4% of global carbon dioxide emissions.

From Science Daily

When the bottle is sealed, the carbon dioxide stays mixed into the liquid because it is under pressure.

From Science Daily

Last year, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority issued a 6-3 ruling limiting the EPA’s authority to curb carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

From Seattle Times

HFCs produce greenhouse gases that are thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide.

From Seattle Times