fossil
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When used as a fuel, it produces only water and heat rather than carbon dioxide and other pollutants associated with fossil fuels.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
The site contains multiple fossil quarries that have been excavated for decades and continues to yield exceptionally preserved specimens from the Late Triassic.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
Later, during the administration’s summer-long festival to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, IndyCars will race in a fossil fuel-burning extravaganza around and around the National Mall — home to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Tuvalu climate activist Richard Gokrun said it was "really shocking" to see the nation tied up with fossil fuel companies.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The movie reminded me once again that on the day I did walk out of prison, I did not want to appear to be a political fossil from an age long past.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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