fossil
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The new coal export terminal will be built in California with the capacity to handle 12 million tons of the fossil fuel, Trump said.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The startup, an eco-friendly digital banking company boasting fossil fuel-free investments, carbon offsets for gas purchases, and a debit card with cash-back benefits for shopping at clean companies, was founded by Sanberg and Andrei Cherny.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Researchers estimate that carbon released through soil respiration is seven to eight times greater than annual fossil fuel emissions produced by humans.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Airlines so far have favored these “drop-in fuels,” because they are chemically identical to fossil fuels and work with traditional engines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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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