That would exclude coal. But yes fossil fuels are generally regarded to be carbon based.
I used the term to describe fuels extracted from the earth that will eventually run out as they are not renewable (on a human timescale). I made no claim about harmfulness there, just ranking the types of fossil fuels by badness while including nuclear.
one of us is confused on definitions. i could have sworn fossil fuels were petroleum derivatives, not fuels with harmful byproducts.
That would exclude coal. But yes fossil fuels are generally regarded to be carbon based.
I used the term to describe fuels extracted from the earth that will eventually run out as they are not renewable (on a human timescale). I made no claim about harmfulness there, just ranking the types of fossil fuels by badness while including nuclear.
aww i love it when i’m not the only confused one