emissions

plural of emission

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Recent Examples of emissions Cook has additional concerns about the noise, vibrations and emissions from a natural gas power plant that would generate electricity for the data center, enabling it to operate off the grid. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026 This tab also tracks the number of meals donated to those in need, along with the amount of carbon dioxide emissions those donations prevented. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 Tech + Innovation © 2025 Bloomberg Finance LP Microsoft’s data center buildout increased the tech giant’s carbon emissions last year, a setback for the company’s climate goals. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 And eventual post-war reconstruction efforts will further add to the emissions. Sarah Yerkes, Time, 10 July 2026 Cornell researchers found that at the current rate of AI growth, the burgeoning industry could represent 24 to 44 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions by 2030, the equivalent of adding five to ten million cars to US roadways. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026 The project is tied into the goals of Deerfield’s Climate Action Report, which aims to reduce community emissions by 45% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Further the rocket launches that propel the satellites to orbit contribute greenhouse gas emissions to our atmosphere. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 July 2026 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. Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emissions
Noun
  • 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.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • From fans around the world trying the Metroplex’s best barbecue to exploring the Fort Worth Stockyards and hopping back on double-digit-hour flights with cowboy hats on, Haaland’s DFW experience encapsulated that completely.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • According to Parsons, this will support the bank’s forecast for four commercial launches this year and 1,588 flights in 2031.
    Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • This makes operando neutron powder diffraction an invaluable tool for tracking structural changes as a battery actually charges and discharges.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • 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.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • These curious objects display very little emission associated with galactic jets or other outflows.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 July 2026
  • India’s main stock index last month outperformed other emerging markets by the most since November, and foreign outflows hit a four-month low.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026

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“Emissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emissions. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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