carbon monoxide

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State media initially reported four deaths and dozens trapped after levels of carbon monoxide -- a highly toxic, odourless gas -- in the mine were found to have "exceeded limits".

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

These processes require large amounts of energy and release carbon monoxide and CO2.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

He defended crafts chain Michael’s against claims that toxic levels of carbon monoxide at one of its stores caused brain damage to an employee’s unborn daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The force said their deaths were "thought to be connected to carbon monoxide poisoning".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

With the apartment windows open, you can taste the carbon monoxide rising from the street below.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins