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fossil fuel

[fos-uhl fyoo-uhl] / ˈfɒs əl ˈfyu əl /
NOUN
fuel derived from prehistoric organisms
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"The lesson of yet another global energy shock is that the UK needs to get off the fossil fuel rollercoaster and onto clean homegrown power that we control," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Two options are often put forward by experts: reducing fossil fuel consumption and significantly expanding renewables.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The UK government said the new port would help deliver clean, homegrown electricity, protect households from volatile fossil fuel markets and create up to 5,000 new jobs.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Particulate matter from fossil fuel emissions is also linked to cardiovascular events and negative effects on maternal fetal health.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

It runs on fossil fuel and creates tons of waste and pollution.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan