fossil fuel

Example Sentences

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The fund must minimise its exposure to "fossil fuel reserves and carbon emissions" where possible, the document adds.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

This creates a dilemma for countries rethinking their reliance on fossil fuel, following the second energy crisis in four years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

According to the Sierra Club, more than 85% of renewable energy sources now cost less than fossil fuel sources.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

They are often created by burning fossil fuel products like the petrol or diesel that power vehicles.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

It runs on fossil fuel and creates tons of waste and pollution.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan