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fossil fuel

[fos-uhl fyoo-uhl] / ˈfɒs əl ˈfyu əl /
NOUN
fuel derived from prehistoric organisms
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Green hydrogen is widely seen as a key pillar of the global shift away from fossil fuels.

From Science Daily

It also lets them claim their data centers are running on wind and solar power, even if the grid is backed up by fossil fuels.

From The Wall Street Journal

But many of Asia's data centres will add demand to grids still heavily reliant on planet-warming fossil fuels.

From Barron's

But it is refined from feedstocks that have captured atmospheric CO2, like waste forest or agriculture biomass, instead of fossil fuels that were previously locked away underground.

From The Wall Street Journal

Australia remains heavily dependent on its fossil fuel economy for growth despite heavy investment in the renewable sector.

From Barron's