carbon dioxide

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Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, or CO2, stay in the atmosphere for centuries, while aerosols last only days or weeks.

From Science Daily

This approach demands large amounts of energy and is estimated to contribute roughly 1.4% of global carbon dioxide emissions.

From Science Daily

When the bottle is sealed, the carbon dioxide stays mixed into the liquid because it is under pressure.

From Science Daily

Electric vehicles are part of a broader plan by Oslo to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions to almost zero by 2030.

From New York Times

Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas that is far more powerful than carbon dioxide in the near-term.

From Seattle Times