fuel such as coal or oil, that was formed over millions of years from the remains of animals or plantsCarbon dioxide is produced in huge amounts when fossil fuels are burned.Fossil fuel reserves are rapidly being depleted.Gas is the only fossil fuel without environmental problems.comparebiomassWordfinderenergyenergy,fossil fuel,fracking,fuel,hydroelectric,nuclear,oil,power station,solar,wind farmSee related entries:The power industry
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