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fossil fool

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Source Word

fossil fool

derogatory slang

(derogatory, slang) One who uses fossil fuels without concern for their environmental impact.

Japanese Meaning

環境への影響を顧みずに化石燃料を使用する人（侮蔑的なスラング表現） / 環境問題を考慮せずに化石燃料に依存する者

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Even after the oil spill, he still acted like a fossil fool, insisting on driving his gas-guzzler every day.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

石油流出事故の後でも、彼は環境への影響を顧みず化石燃料を使い続けるような人のままで、毎日燃費の悪い車を運転し続けていた。

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(derogatory, slang) One who uses fossil fuels without concern for their environmental impact.

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.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

fossil fools

（ plural ）

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