greenhouse
Americannoun
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greenhouses
plural
noun
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Origin of greenhouse
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Researchers estimate that implementing the system throughout Korea's refining and petrochemical industries could prevent approximately 10 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
Rosebank is bigger than Jackdaw, it would generate higher greenhouse gas emissions, and it could be far more lucrative for its owners, Adura and Ithaca.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
California is only about halfway there, with annual emissions down roughly 4% to 346 million metric tons in 2024, according to the state’s latest greenhouse gas emissions inventory, released in September.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Overall, global greenhouse gas emissions in 2025 were broadly on a par with record levels in 2024, with the difference between the two years too small to call, the report said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Before Dad could stop me, I sprinted into our greenhouse, took the eggs out of the carton, one by one, and slammed them into the dead plants.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
Soon, Yunnan valleys were filled with greenhouses for blueberries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The applicant told the BBC he disputed it was a greenfield site and there had been greenhouses on the land which were later destroyed and buried.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The parcel includes three buildings, greenhouses and a large agricultural field, according to the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Lower-cost heating and cooling could also make the area more attractive to businesses that rely heavily on temperature control, such as greenhouses and food processing facilities.
From Science Daily ● May 6, 2026
Block’s gardens and greenhouses teemed with plants from all over the world.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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