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carbon

[kahr-buhn] / ˈkɑr bən /
NOUN
element
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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More recently, TotalEnergies announced it could no longer commit to its 2050 carbon neutrality target, stressing the world was not yet ready to move on from oil.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

The construction industry has already tested and adopted some lower carbon practices, from using recycled materials to a process called “warm mix asphalt” that lowers production temperatures and greenhouse gases, Tomaino said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Since the bulbs are more efficient than their predecessors, the overhaul reduces annual carbon emissions by 67,000 metric tons and saves roughly $10 million in energy each year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

"They also darken the layer by adding iron and carbon, making the regolith's properties more consistent with the observations."

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Coal plants are also a major producer of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global climate change.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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