foslna goriva

foslna goriva

A fuel derived from the long-ago-dead-and-buried remains of organic life on Earth -- e.g., dinosaurs -- that is generally considered non-renewable. The use of these fuels contributes to pollution and is widely considered a factor in global climate change.

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Industria/ámbito: Biotecnología; Energía
Categoría: Biocombustible
Company: Grist
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