Meaning of fossil fool | Babel Free

Definitions

One who uses fossil fuels without concern for their environmental impact.

derogatory, slang

Examples

“I think⟳ that will be around 2012, when the net present⟳ value of solar electricity will basically be at parity with grid-based fossil fool electricity in many markets without subsidy.”

“The supporters of the fossil-fool industry have⟳ tried to characterize conservation and solar as inefficient, uncomfortable, costly, and unproven.”

“Proponents of “Fossil Fools Day” encourage⟳ people to kick⟳ the oil habit and avoid⟳ acting like⟳ a fossil fool via such means as walking, cycling, taking public transportation, or car-pooling whenever possible, buying fuel-efficient vehicles (e.g hybrids), living as close⟳ to work⟳ as possible, shopping at local stores, and buying regionally and seasonally produced food whenever possible.”

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