fossil fuels

Example Sentences

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The world still relies largely on fossil fuels for heating applications.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Renewables have also played a role—both solar and wind lose less energy as heat than burning fossil fuels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

At the same time, the need to move away from fossil fuels has intensified the search for cleaner energy alternatives.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The European Commission has urged member states to avoid prematurely shutting existing nuclear facilities as part of efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and strengthen energy independence.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“You’re kidding, right? You don’t think the huge amounts of greenhouse gases we’re releasing into the air by burning fossil fuels has anything to do with the fact that the earth keeps getting hotter?”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz