fossil fuels
Example Sentences
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Countries are far short of global targets for shifting away from fossil fuels despite pledges under the 2015 Paris climate agreement, with some countries -- notably the United States -- even rolling back commitments.
From Barron's
Dubai has been transformed into a major global economic hub through diversification in sectors such as transportation, finance and tourism, to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels.
From Barron's
Using fossil fuels to heat up water, warm indoor air and cook food inside homes and businesses was responsible for 13% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2022, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
While fossil fuels still play a big part in the energy market, more power was generated by renewable energy in the EU last year for the first time.
From BBC
Green hydrogen is widely seen as a key pillar of the global shift away from fossil fuels.
From Science Daily
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