Example Sentences

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It’s one of the top developers of solar and wind projects, which are particularly attractive to tech companies looking to add power while also reducing their carbon footprints.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

There are plenty of false alarms, carbon footprints and all, and the future is unknowable, but watch for symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

“Their personal carbon footprints ... don’t add up to as much as you think,” Jones said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2024

Biomass carbon removal, like that at Graphyte, is relatively cheap and easy, and can store carbon indefinitely; the facilities involved can also have low carbon footprints.

From Salon • Jul. 18, 2024

Manufacturers will often have multiple suppliers for the same raw materials and components, so items that look alike could have different carbon footprints.

From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024