carbon dioxide
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They found that the 2026 games will generate over 9 million tons of carbon dioxide, about double the average for the last four World Cups — 4.7 million tons.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
It absorbs a huge amount of the heat trapped by greenhouse gases, along with a significant share of the carbon dioxide produced by human activity.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
They help fight climate change by absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide and are considered incredibly important habitats.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Scientists say emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases warm up the planet, causing potentially disastrous climate changes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
His chin hung forward, like his mouth didn't want to pull away from her, and his eyes were so green, they could turn carbon dioxide into oxygen.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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