fossil fuel
Example Sentences
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During periods of low wind or when clouds are blocking the sun, it may mean having to fire up fossil fuel power stations to provide the energy required to keep the servers blinking.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
“And the fossil fuel companies have got to come to the table and be part of the solution, and they have to be held responsible.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
European fossil fuel companies that once touted renewable goals, including Shell, BP and Norway’s Equinor, have dialed them back and doubled down on more profitable oil and gas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Once again, the fossil fuel industry led the way.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
To Joel, sustainable organic farming means using this free solar energy instead of fossil fuel energy.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
