coal oil

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UN climate chief Simon Stiell said the "main culprit" of warming temperatures was humanity's burning of coal, oil and gas, which is the primary driver of climate change.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

As humans burn coal, oil and gas and cut down forests, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

Scientists have found air pollution from coal, oil and gas combustion kills millions of people around the world every year, in large part by exacerbating heart disease.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2025

Carbon dioxide, released when humans burn coal, oil and gas, is called a greenhouse gas because it traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to climate warming.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2024

Right after supper, while Papa was putting some coal oil in the lantern, I went to the tool shed and got a pick and shovel.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls