Fossil fuels are extracted in relatively pure forms, whereas several mineral ores grades are only about 1%, making refining far harder.

Source: https://energycentral.com/c/ec/tesla-master-plan-part-3-teardown-energy-system-modeler

“Fossil fuels are finally center stage at this Cop, and we should have the president here pushing for the boldest, fastest fossil fuel phaseout.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/biden-kamala-harris-cop28-dubai-b2457077.html

Fossil fuels: Is a breakthrough within reach at COP28?

Source: https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2023/1214/Farmers-are-razing-the-Amazon.-Brazil-says-they-re-also-the-solution?icid=rss

Fossil fuels, on the other hand, have been in the Earth for millions of years.

Source: https://themoderatevoice.com/why-taxing-cow-burps-isnt-the-best-climate-solution/

Fossil fuels were a resource “which my government is seeking to use as the basis to transform its economy," he said, standing by Ms. Harris’s side.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/climate/oil-gas-drilling-investment-worldwide-willow.html