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The government is considering some new measures to limit vehicle emissions.
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The World Bank, for example, needs economic metrics, the WHO relies on public health statistics, and environmental agencies require data on carbon emissions.
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Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
These impacts are intensifying as fossil fuel emissions warm the global climate.
—Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
On the ground, Porsche introduced a game-changing six-stroke engine designed to increase efficiency and reduce emissions.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
While currently confined to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's restricted area, the eruption raises significant health concerns through volcanic gas emissions.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
As per the plan, Moncler achieved the traceability of strategic raw materials, and this also enabled more precise assessment and management of CO2 emissions, biodiversity, water and social impacts of sourcing.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
After all, any amount of electric-only propulsion not only cuts down on tailpipe emissions but also money spent at the pump.
—Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
When companies buy carbon credits to offset their emissions, their money often goes to green initiatives like reforestation.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Other difference-makers include more energy-efficient electrical infrastructure and modular construction, which uses fewer building materials and helps shrink carbon emissions.
—Andrew Schaap, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
These impacts are intensifying as fossil fuel emissions warm the global climate.
—Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
On the ground, Porsche introduced a game-changing six-stroke engine designed to increase efficiency and reduce emissions.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
While currently confined to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's restricted area, the eruption raises significant health concerns through volcanic gas emissions.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
As per the plan, Moncler achieved the traceability of strategic raw materials, and this also enabled more precise assessment and management of CO2 emissions, biodiversity, water and social impacts of sourcing.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
After all, any amount of electric-only propulsion not only cuts down on tailpipe emissions but also money spent at the pump.
—Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
When companies buy carbon credits to offset their emissions, their money often goes to green initiatives like reforestation.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Other difference-makers include more energy-efficient electrical infrastructure and modular construction, which uses fewer building materials and helps shrink carbon emissions.
—Andrew Schaap, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Emissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emissions. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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