fossil
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“Our future will be at serious risk if we continue to rely on fossil fuels,” said South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Georgieva said oil and gas exporting countries that haven’t been swept up in the conflict will be least affected, while those that import fossil fuels will “bear the brunt of the impact.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The fossil was discovered at a site at Mazon Creek in Illinois, US, with the first analysis of it published in 2000.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
The Nautilus, a shelled marine animal still living today, is often described as a "living fossil" because of its ancient lineage.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
“And it’s all because of climate change. Burning fossil fuels puts carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which traps the earth’s heat.”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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