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fossil

[fos-uhl] / ˈfɒs əl /


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According to the Sierra Club, more than 85% of renewable energy sources now cost less than fossil fuel sources.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Teeth can reveal a great deal, but scientists need more fossil material before they can formally name the species and understand where it fits on the human family tree.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Participants met to draft individualized, national transition roadmaps away from fossil fuels; using more laid back question and answer information sessions, they made unusual progress.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Is it telling us that the world is going to move off of fossil fuels a little faster because of this?

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

After the meal, Adam took a quick peek at Teddy’s fossil finds, and then we went upstairs to my room and closed the door.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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