fossil
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The oldest skin bones in the fossil record may date back 475 million years.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
And in a world warmed by fossil fuel pollution, Atlantic sea surface temperatures could have the potential to play spoiler to El Nino's impact.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
As well as pricing issues, some commentators believe China wants to avoid over-dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Today, most hydrogen is produced through industrial methods that rely on fossil fuels such as petroleum, natural gas, and coal.
From Science Daily • May 20, 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
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