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fossil fuels
coal, oil and gas
Fossil fuels are fuels such as coal, oil and gas that release carbon dioxide when burned.
This vs that
Coal and oil are fossil fuels.
Wind and sunlight provide renewable energy.
Hear it in real life
Why is petrol becoming more controversial?
It’s made from fossil fuels and adds to emissions.
Many countries are trying to reduce their use of fossil fuels.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
'Move away from fossil fuels' is the natural phrase for gradually using less coal, oil and gas.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: Fossil fuel are still widely used.
Say: Fossil fuels are still widely used.
Use the plural 'fuels' for coal, oil and gas as a group.
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How it fits in a sentence.
fossil fuels (plural noun); burn/rely on/use fossil fuels
Phrases to borrow
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Environment words
Opinions and society · Environment: the words around “fossil fuels”.
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Your turn: say it out loud
We need to move away from fossil fuels.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
fossil fuels
coal, oil and gas
“Many countries are trying to reduce their use of fossil fuels.”
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