gases

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The scheme has heavy polluters pay for the greenhouse gases they emit, obliging them to buy allowances that are capped in number, sold in auctions and tradeable.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

This capability enabled the team not only to identify gases surrounding the comet's nucleus, but also to map how those gases were distributed around the object.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

The world's coastal mangrove forests, which protect millions of people from storms - and soak up vast amounts of planet-warming gases - are staging an unexpected comeback, scientists find.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Lithium batteries can release flammable and toxic gases as they burn, which can make fires involving them difficult to control.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The air was filled with the terrible gases and smells from the rotten egg.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White