carbon
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But, in 1974, he suffered a blow after being persuaded to invest in a Canadian company which claimed to have developed a process to cut carbon emissions.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The long-forgotten experiment at Tanjil Bren has taught us that there are options available for managing our forests beyond clearfelling that can contribute to the societal demand for wood, maintain carbon stocks, and conserve biodiversity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
Lamu hosts 70% of Kenya’s mangrove forests that provide a massive carbon sink and are vital breeding grounds for marine life and migratory birds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
As part of the agreement, Alberta has agreed to develop the world's largest carbon capture programme in a bid to reduce its overall emissions.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Bryant reached for a sheet of onionskin paper, a blurred third or fourth carbon.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
Going shorter than four carbons resulted in an IL that didn't mix well with oil and was less thermally stable, he added.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2024
In the new findings, which were published in Science on April 5, 2024, Scripps Research chemists show that it's possible to convert feedstock chemicals into quaternary carbons using a single, inexpensive iron catalyst.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2024
Energy Information Administration, the global supply of crude oil, other liquid carbons, and biofuels is expected to meet global demand through 2050.
From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2023
A particular ceramide’s character depends on the size of its acyl tail, a portion of the molecule that can contain from 12 to more than 26 carbons.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 15, 2023
He opened his order book and straightened the carbons with patient care.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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Black and Gray
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