fossil fuel

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Last year, a separate Nature study found extreme heat linked to emissions from 111 fossil fuel companies caused $28 trillion in global economic losses between 1991 and 2020.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

This would make only a "tiny difference", he said, adding the fossil fuel industry will never have lots of spare capacity which is why prices go "through the roof" when there is a supply crunch.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Particulate matter from fossil fuel emissions is also linked to cardiovascular events and negative effects on maternal fetal health.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

But which fossil fuel depends on where you are.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

How much fossil fuel was burned to keep it refrigerated and fly it to the U.S.?

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan