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coal oil

[kohl oil] / ˈkoʊl ˌɔɪl /


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Whether that acceleration continues will depend heavily on future carbon dioxide emissions from coal, oil, and natural gas.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026

Scientists have shown that recurring heatwaves are a clear marker of global warming, primarily caused by burning coal, oil and gas -- and warn they are set to become more frequent, longer and more intense.

From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026

Because it traps ancient air bubbles, ice is the only climatic archive of the atmosphere of the past and thus of greenhouse gas concentrations before the industrial burning of coal, oil and gas.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2025

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

Our playmates’ families exchanged their unwanted food for sugar, coal oil, spices, potted meat, Vienna sausage, peanut butter, soda crackers, toilet soap and even laundry soap.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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