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fossil fuel

[fos-uhl fyoo-uhl] / ˈfɒs əl ˈfyu əl /
NOUN
fuel derived from prehistoric organisms
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A 2,000-year-old cement battery could reduce our reliance on fossil fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The findings land as a growing wave of lawsuits seek to hold fossil fuel producers and other carbon-heavy businesses accountable for climate "loss and damage".

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

It follows the government's Warm Homes Plan, which promised £15bn to help UK households pay for green technologies as part of efforts to cut fossil fuel use and drive down energy bills.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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

That takes a lot of energy and a lot of fossil fuel.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan