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a flowing or going out
The government is considering some new measures to limit vehicle emissions.
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Recent Examples of emissions
The memo also addressed aftermarket auto parts and would supersede the ability of the California Air Resources Board to evaluate parts that affect vehicle emissions.
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Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
The Clean Air Act is the federal law that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources and governs air pollution.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Four fisher people from Indonesia’s Pari Island filed a legal complaint in 2023 against the Swiss construction company Holcim, which refutes their assertion that its climate change-causing emissions threaten their homes and livelihoods.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Built to generate mechanical thrust directly from ocean winds, this specific installation is designed to lower fuel consumption and reduce overall carbon emissions during transit.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
But thanks to those same emissions, the health of the ocean is in decline, reducing its ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
2 July 2026
Google, Meta, and others have also recently recorded emissions hikes.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
The SteelWatch report described Nippon’s plan to capture carbon dioxide from its blast furnaces, or to reduce CO2 emissions by burning more hydrogen and less coal, as long-term propositions at best.
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John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The conversation cannot stop at reducing emissions or protecting natural resources.
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Isabella Montealegre,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
The Clean Air Act is the federal law that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources and governs air pollution.
—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Four fisher people from Indonesia’s Pari Island filed a legal complaint in 2023 against the Swiss construction company Holcim, which refutes their assertion that its climate change-causing emissions threaten their homes and livelihoods.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Built to generate mechanical thrust directly from ocean winds, this specific installation is designed to lower fuel consumption and reduce overall carbon emissions during transit.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
But thanks to those same emissions, the health of the ocean is in decline, reducing its ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
2 July 2026
Google, Meta, and others have also recently recorded emissions hikes.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
The SteelWatch report described Nippon’s plan to capture carbon dioxide from its blast furnaces, or to reduce CO2 emissions by burning more hydrogen and less coal, as long-term propositions at best.
—
John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The conversation cannot stop at reducing emissions or protecting natural resources.
—
Isabella Montealegre,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emissions
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About 20% of the world's oil flows throw the strait, and Iran's ability to block the flow of tankers has roiled the global economy, sending oil prices soaring.
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In the Baltic States, 85% of civilian flights in Estonia have been affected by GPS disruption stemming from the war in Ukraine.
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According to Nigerian officials, 632 Nigerians have been repatriated out of the more than a thousand Nigerians who have registered for the voluntary repatriation and more flights are expected in coming days.
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Jones told the jury that gun safety experts will testify to the weapon’s history of false discharges and design problems, claims that the manufacturer, Sig Sauer, has repeatedly denied.
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The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.
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Bitcoin ETFs recently saw their biggest monthly outflows since 2024 , as institutional investors scramble to reduce their risk exposure amid broader market uncertainty and concerns over higher rates.
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The net effect on the won has been downward, because the outflows have been the larger force.
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“Emissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emissions. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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