fossil fuel
noun
: a fuel (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) formed in the earth from plant or animal remains
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oil and other fossil fuels
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Natural gas wins in all but the most aggressive energy transition scenarios because of its mix of reliability, price, and lower emissions profile compared to other fossil fuels.
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Justin Worland, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
The Michigan attorney general’s office alleges the companies have colluded since at least 1980 to maintain reliance on fossil fuels.
—Taylor Millard, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
The idea is that renewable power—when coupled with shorter- and long-duration batteries—can finally shed the reliability concerns of critics and offer the equivalent of baseload power provided by fossil fuel generation and nuclear power.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
It can be burnt, much like a fossil fuel, but produces only water as a byproduct, offering a carbon-free solution for energy-intensive applications.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
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Justin Worland, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
The Michigan attorney general’s office alleges the companies have colluded since at least 1980 to maintain reliance on fossil fuels.
—Taylor Millard, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
The idea is that renewable power—when coupled with shorter- and long-duration batteries—can finally shed the reliability concerns of critics and offer the equivalent of baseload power provided by fossil fuel generation and nuclear power.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
It can be burnt, much like a fossil fuel, but produces only water as a byproduct, offering a carbon-free solution for energy-intensive applications.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Fossil fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fossil%20fuel. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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