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carbon

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


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A long-standing challenge has been that only a small share of the carbon surface area needed for energy storage has been usable.

From Science Daily

The wetlands of the Llanos de Moxos continue to store carbon, moderate water systems, and support a wide range of species.

From Science Daily

This steady absorption of carbon makes seawater progressively more acidic over time.

From Science Daily

Graphene is a remarkable form of carbon, built from a single layer of tightly connected atoms that is only one atom thick.

From Science Daily

He explained that while recycling some items can be a good way to go, the process still produces emissions, so "by reusing things you're generating far less carbon".

From BBC