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fossil fuel
noun as in fuel derived from prehistoric organisms
Example Sentences
With power demand surging and fossil fuels back in fashion, it is a good time to be making turbines for gas-fired power plants.
The Paris accord calls for developed countries to lead the way in reducing emissions, and requires them to help finance the transition of developing countries away from fossil fuels.
Where once governments and the public saw safety risks, some now see a source of low-carbon electricity that is crucial to help economies shift away from fossil fuels.
Steyer founded a hedge fund whose investments included massive fossil fuel projects, but after he learned of the environmental consequences of these financial decisions, he divested and has worked to fight climate change.
What do job cuts from oil producers reveal about the future of fossil fuels?
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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