carbon dioxide

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A government source told the BBC it was planning for a worst case scenario, which would involve the continued closure of the strait and breakdowns in the domestic supply of carbon dioxide.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Stegra expects to produce steel that cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 95% compared to the traditional process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Each year, more than 275 million tons of it are converted into carbon dioxide, adding to global warming and creating a feedback loop that can intensify climate change.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Catalytic converters turn toxic gases into water vapor and carbon dioxide, making car exhaust fumes less environmentally damaging.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“The air doesn’t move, and the carbon dioxide builds up. It’s like being in a mine.”

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer