Fossil gas is a good synonym for what is now usually called natural gas. Ola Karlsson, language custodian at the Institute for Language and Folklore, explains why. – It probably has to do with the fact that many people think it is a fairer name for something that is a non-renewable resource. The Institute for Language and Folklore works, among other things, to develop new words and terms, for example in climate, environment and sustainability. Hear Ola Karlsson explain the importance of word choice in the player above.
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Therefore, the gas gets a synonym: “More fair”
