Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Fossil Fuels

Fossil fuels are energy sources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily from millions of years ago. They are a major source of energy today and are used globally for the generation of electricity, heating, and transportation. Their significance lies in the vast amounts of energy they contain…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 322× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2637-6075 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Fossil fuels are energy sources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily from millions of years ago. They are a major source of energy today and are used globally for the generation of electricity, heating, and transportation. Their significance lies in the vast amounts of energy they contain and the ease with which they can be extracted and burned. Examples of fossil fuels include oil, coal, and natural gas, all of which are non-renewable resources that are known to adversely impact the environment by releasing pollutants such as carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Despite their environmental impacts, fossil fuels remain an important part of our global energy mix and are expected to continue to provide a significant portion of our energy needs in the near future.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 322 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Fossil Fuels, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Plant and Animal Ecology (ISSN 2637-6075).

Journal editorial board
Dimitris Zianis · Greece Jasmin Mantilla Contreras · Germany Narcisa Vrinceanu · Romania

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