decomposing
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But because decomposing food is a source of ammonia, the source of any emissions remains muddled, regulators said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The San Carlos Recreation and Wildlife Department also warned that decomposing fish could create health risks for people attempting to fish or boat in the area.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026
The decomposing waste generates methane, which scientists say is responsible for at least a quarter of global warming.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
The group used a technology known as soil vapor sampling, which they say could detect volatile organic compounds associated with decomposing human remains.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
Sinks everywhere are clogged with scraps of lettuce, decomposing lemon wedges, water-logged toast crusts.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
