fossil fuels

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As more planet-warming gases are released from burning fossil fuels, rising heat is also causing more moisture to evaporate off the land and making plants absorb more moisture.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Evidence from Europe shows that offshore wind can also reduce electricity costs for consumers by lowering wholesale prices and reducing dependence on fossil fuels and their volatile prices.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Renewables have also played a role—both solar and wind lose less energy as heat than burning fossil fuels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

At the same time, the need to move away from fossil fuels has intensified the search for cleaner energy alternatives.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

But Naylor’s farm is one link in a chain that includes fossil fuels, artificial fertilizer, pesticides, heavy machinery, feedlots, antibiotics, and processing plants.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan