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fossil fuel

[fos-uhl fyoo-uhl] / ˈfɒs əl ˈfju əl /
NOUN
fuel derived from prehistoric organisms
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The remainder of planet-warming gases are released by smaller fossil fuel companies, livestock agriculture, deforestation, landfills and other activities, according to the study.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Environmental advocates counter that additional fossil fuel production can encourage more consumption and delay the energy transition.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Once again, the fossil fuel industry led the way.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

Meanwhile, there’s a growing business case for companies in Europe to electrify their industrial heat, according to a recent report from McKinsey—particularly as fossil fuel prices remain volatile.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

To top it off, my industrial organic meal is nearly as drenched in fossil fuel as a non-organic meal.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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