fossil energy
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Renewable energy has become cheaper and increasingly more reliable than fossil energy, and it is getting more so every day.
From Slate ● Jan. 14, 2026
For example, participants were asked whether they saw climate change as a serious threat, whether they supported a carbon tax on fossil energy, or whether they would plant trees themselves as part of the solution.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2024
“During the energy transition, we must ensure that oil and gas are more responsibly produced and that over time, each barrel and cubic foot of fossil energy become less greenhouse-gas intensive.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 22, 2023
“The investment provided for this project will reduce the dependence of the Iberian market on fossil energy as well as carbon dioxide emissions,” the European Investment Bank said in an emailed message.
From New York Times ● Jan. 3, 2023
Prices for fossil energy have shot up dramatically as governments worry about security of supply.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2022
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