Fossil Fuels

Fossil fuels, including coal, oil and natural gas, are primarily responsible for the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change.

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Briefings & Events

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Briefings  |  March 15, 2023

2023 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook

Briefings  |  September 16, 2020

Energy Transitions in Coal Country

Briefings  |  February 06, 2020

National Clean Fuels Technology & Health Effects Leadership Forum

Briefings  |  June 28, 2016

‘After Coal’ Film Screening & Discussion

White Papers & Presentations

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January 30, 2024

Fact Sheet | Proposals to Reduce Fossil Fuel Subsidies (January 2024)

June 09, 2022

Issue Brief | The Growth in Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Commercial Aviation (2019, updated 2022)

December 17, 2021

Fact Sheet | Climate, Environmental, and Health Impacts of Fossil Fuels (2021)

July 23, 2021

Fact Sheet | Proposals to Reduce Fossil Fuel Subsidies (2021)

Web Pages

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April 28, 2014

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

April 24, 2014

Fossil Fuels

Articles

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April 15, 2025

Data Center Energy Needs Could Upend Power Grids and Threaten the Climate

March 22, 2024

In Gasolinegate, the True Cost of Gasoline Far Exceeds What We See at the Pump

April 17, 2023

Going Electric for a Greener Lawn and Garden: How a Maryland City Is Helping Residents Leave Their Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers in the Dust

August 23, 2022

Addressing Methane Emissions Is Critical for Fighting Climate Crisis

Podcasts

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November 14, 2023

6.6 It’s Time for World Leaders to Put Their Subsidies Where Their Climate Goals Are

Press Releases

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August 22, 2018

New Power Plan Rule Fails to Protect Public Health

May 12, 2016

New Rules Limiting Methane Leakages Will Play Key Role in Slowing Climate Change

October 01, 2015

New Ozone Regulations Ignore Tailpipe Exhaust

August 18, 2015

EESI Welcomes Action on Methane from Oil and Gas Sector