emission
/ɪ ˈmɪ ʃən/
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Definition(s):
- (n) the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
- (n) a substance that is emitted or released
- (n) the release of electrons from parent atoms
- (n) any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
- (n) the occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe)
Usage(s):
- When seven Northeastern states capped emissions of greenhouse gases by utilities last month, we took a giant step forward.
- Even if we were to stop all carbon emissions tomorrow, the world will still continue to warm up for at least another 30 years.
- Emissions trading worked because by pricing the air, it helps drive innovation towards pollution control and efficiency, funded in part by the value of the emissions trading market.
Quotes
- "By doing so, we will reduce emission levels in the power sector well below where they were projected to be when we first announced our climate strategy in 2002. There are a number of ways to achieve these reductions, but all responsible approaches...on Apr 16, 2006 By: President Bush Source: 940 News
- "Today, there is simply no environmental issue more compelling - or extraordinary - than the increasing threat of climate change," New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said in a statement. "Greenhouse gas emission standards for cars are a...on Jan 2, 2008 By: Andrew Cuomo Source: Forbes
- "The sophisticated four-cylinder diesel engine with BLUETEC emission control is a prime example of leading-edge, future-compatible technology," explains Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG and Head of the...on Feb 26, 2007 By: Dieter Zetsche Source: Autoblog (blog)
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