ClimateJuly 13, 2026
flue
/fluː/
Definition
A duct, pipe, or passage in a chimney or industrial apparatus designed to convey smoke, waste gases, or heat away from a furnace or production process.
Etymology
Originating from the Middle English 'flu', meaning a chimney or channel, the word is likely related to the Middle Dutch 'vlueghe' or Middle Low German 'vlūge', associated with the movement or flow of air and smoke.
In the news
In this article, 'flue gas' refers to the emissions generated during oil production that the carbon capture technology aims to collect and process before they escape into the atmosphere.
Feds lower carbon capture project targets and offer new subsidies as costs double
Read the full article ↗Canada's National Observer