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Fossil fuels are a group of fuels formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago. They include coal, oil, and natural gas. Fossil fuels are the world’s primary energy source, and their use has had a significant impact on the environment. Here you can find the latest news and articles on fossil fuels and the environmental impacts of their use. You can also watch videos and learn more about how they are impacting the climate.
In 2024, the United States consumed about 94 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of energy, a 1% increase from 2023, according to our Monthly Energy Review. Fossil fuels—petroleum, natural gas, and coal—accounted for 82% of total U.S. energy consumption in 2024. Nonfossil fuel energy—from renewables and nuclear energy—accounted for the other ... [continued]
Read the full story at Ars Technica. China has been installing renewable energy at a spectacular rate and now has more renewable capacity than the next 13 countries combined, and four times that of its closest competitor, the US. Yet, so far at least, that hasn't been enough to offset the rise of fossil fuel…
Fed up with pricey electricity from an unreliable grid, Pakistanis have snapped up cheap solar panels. In an interview, Muhammad Mustafa Amjad, of Islamabad-based Renewables First, says his country can stand as a model for other nations as they transition away from fossil fuels.