Example Sentences
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The abandonment of rural farmland has contributed to unmanaged forest growth, creating a large buildup of vegetation that fuels the intense fires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Hotter conditions raise electricity demand, while drought can reduce hydroelectric generation and increase reliance on natural gas and other fuels.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Greenhouse gases mainly come from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Natural gas has long been billed as a "bridge fuel" between dirtier polluting fossil fuels and renewables such as wind and solar.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
No fossil fuels or added fertilizer or chemicals needed.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
