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greenhouse

[green-hous] / ˈgrinˌhaʊs /


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

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Researchers envision increasing Mars's average temperature by several tens of degrees over a few decades using engineered aerosols or greenhouse gases.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

Melillo notes that future warming will depend largely on actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

Heatwaves are expected to become more frequent, more intense and longer-lasting the more greenhouse gases are emitted.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

“That aluminum foil lid is the greenhouse gases that are trapping heat in our atmosphere,” Mrs. Tally had explained.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Tents - particularly polyester tents - act like mini greenhouses trapping heat inside them, from your body and the sun.

From BBC May 22, 2026

My late father-in-law loved orchids, and in his decadeslong passion he built and maintained two large greenhouses.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

The system could eventually help ventilate greenhouses and other buildings without relying on fuel.

From Science Daily Feb. 27, 2026

Volodymyr Vynogradov, 66, has signed up to help cut firewood used to heat the greenhouses.

From Barron's Feb. 12, 2026

Harry, Ron, and Hermione left the castle together, crossed the vegetable patch, and made for the greenhouses, where the magical plants were kept.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling




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