Frederica Perera, director of the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health, identifies fossil fuel combustion and associated air pollution and carbon dioxide (CO2) as the root cause of ...

Discover the surprising truths behind fossil fuels that you never knew! These energy sources have a complex history that impacts our world today. Dive into the top 10 facts and expand your knowledge!

Gas, coal and oil are fossil fuels. Using them is unsustainable because they emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that are causing global heating and climate change. Fossil fuels are non ...

Unfortunately, fossil fuels produce carbon dioxide (CO 2) when burnt—and CO 2 is the main driver of climate change. Instead of acknowledging the harmful effects of their products and committing to ...

Plastic bags start out as fossil fuels and end up as deadly waste in landfills and the ocean. Birds often mistake shredded plastic bags for food, filling their stomachs with toxic debris. For hungry ...

Litigation is one. Children in several states and countries have sued governments for jeopardizing their futures by subsidizing fossil fuels. Cities and states have sued big oil and gas companies ...