emissions

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At the same time, coal is a leading driver of human-caused climate change, responsible for about 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions from fuel combustion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The Sierra Club, for example, wanted companies to estimate not only their own emissions but those from their supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

By comparison, the UK's net emissions reached 367 million tonnes last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The draft rules seek to reduce carbon emissions in cars from 113 to 76g/km by 2032 - a 33% drop.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Like Brugman, Swanson, and Johnston, CVO scientists also monitor active volcanoes through ground deformation, seismic activity, and gas emissions.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone