fossil fuel

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Fossil-fuel companies saw their share prices explode, while stock and bond markets fizzled.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Fossil-fuel plants might then have to shut down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

Fossil-fuel burning trucks spew alarming amounts of greenhouse gases, dangerous nitrogen oxides, lung-clogging particulate matter and a toxic stew of other pollutants.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024

Fossil-fuel boilers, in contrast, are at best 95 percent efficient.

From Washington Post • Jan. 4, 2023

Fossil-fuel plants that are often kept on standby for this purpose can take a few minutes or more to reach a level where they can provide the same service, Dr. Gyuk said.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2015