Fossil fuels, including coal, oil and natural gas, are currently the world's primary energy source.Formed from organic material over the course of millions of years, fossil fuels have fueled U.S. and global economic development over the past century.et fossil fuels are finite resources and they can also irreparably harm the environment. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the burning of fossil fuels was responsible for 79 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2010.
Employees are granted up to two weeks (workweek equivalent) paid military leave from the start of the leave event. 1  Fitness for duty examinations (Pertains to examinations to determine the fitness of the person to perform any military duty covered by this policy.) 2  Funeral honors duty.
In July the Navy announced that women would get 18 weeks paid maternity leave. Related: All Combat Roles Now Open to Women, Pentagon Says. Sailors and Marines who are currently on maternity leave, pregnant or who become pregnant within 30 days of today's announcement will still receive the 18 weeks of leave. Carter will also announce paid paternity leave will increase from 10 days to 14 days. These benefits apply to same-sex married couples and those seeking leave for adoption.