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Why is carbon monoxide poisonous?
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I have heard that carbon monoxide is extremely poisonous. Can you explain why?
How to Cool Your Vehicle Quickly During the Intense Summer Heat and Reduce Your Carbon Emissions
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During the summertime, it could be said that the hottest moment between is when you first get into your vehicle. Learn more about cooling your vehicle quicking during an intense summer heat and reduce carbon emissions.
Plastics Will Outpace Coal in U.S. Carbon Emissions, Study Shows
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A new report released by Beyond Plastics suggests that plastics will release more greenhouse gas emissions than coal plants in the U.S. by 2030.
What Is the Most Abundant Element on Earth? Not Carbon
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Ever wondered what the most abundant element on Earth is? Or how the elements that make up our planet compare to those floating out in the vast universe?
How could adding lime to seawater cut atmospheric CO2?
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Adding lime to seawater could increase the efficiency of the world's oceans as carbon sinks. Learn about adding lime to seawater and carbon sinks.
What is activated charcoal and why is it used in filters?
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Charcoal is carbon. Activated charcoal is charcoal that has been treated with oxygen to open up millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms. What does this have to do with its absorbancy?
What is Dry Ice? How To Safely Use and Store Dry Ice
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Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide that's used in everything from transporting goods to removing skin imperfections. Learn more about dry ice and how to use this versatile compound effectively and safely.
What's the difference between gasoline, kerosene, diesel, etc?
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What's the difference between gasoline, kerosene and diesel? Learn how crude oil's carbon chains determine whether it becomes gasoline, kerosene or diesel.
How does Pop Rocks candy work?
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There's a candy called 'Pop Rocks.' When you put it in your mouth it makes a loud popping sound and it feels really weird! How do Pop Rocks work?
Researchers Create Protein Powder With Just Microbes, Electricity, CO2 and Water
Two researchers have made protein powder out of carbon dioxide, water and microbes. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.