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[green-haus] / ˈgrinˌhaʊs /


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Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming, but microorganisms living in the soil can break it down before it builds up in the air.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

Satellites and AI are also used to spot greenhouse gas emissions from individual facilities such as oil and gas sites, mines or landfills.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

As I wrote in 2019, California’s policies, by contrast, reflect the scientific consensus that greenhouse gas emissions are a mortal threat to the environment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Nepal is one of the lowest emitters of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet one one of the most vulnerable countries to global warming.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

“Such as our greenhouse, which the association is still disputing?” my dad says sharply.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Instead of planting berry bushes out in the open, as is often done in the U.S., it decided to grow them in greenhouses using water systems that couldn’t be contaminated by nearby farms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

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

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

The Park Service gathered seeds from the landscape, grew them in greenhouses and planted them in the preserve in 2020 and 2021 when they were 2 to 3 years old, Polyakov said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026

Lower-cost heating and cooling could also make the area more attractive to businesses that rely heavily on temperature control, such as greenhouses and food processing facilities.

From Science Daily ● May 6, 2026

Dr. Newman is known for being pleasant, especially to people who give money to our school for things like athletic fields and greenhouses.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina


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