carbon monoxide
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EPA officials said on a call Monday that the change will not include pollutants that directly harm health such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide, which are regulated separately.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 14, 2026
Smoke resulting from incomplete burning contains dense, lethal concentrations of carbon monoxide.
From BBC β Sep. 11, 2026
But modern gas generators produce upward of 90% less fine particulate matter, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide than a steel mill.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 31, 2026
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 β May 23, 2026
There are small traces of nitrogen, water vapor, argon, carbon monoxide and other gases, but the only hydrocarbons or carbohydrates present are there in less than 0.1 parts per million.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
