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HFCs? Curbing Them Is Key to Climate-Change Strategy
2013-07-30 01:15:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
LiveScience: In terms of sheer quantity, carbon dioxide is the main contributor to global warming, but there are some lesser-known gases that also jeopardize the Earth's climate future. This list includes methane, nitrous oxide, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and several others. These gases may make up a small percentage of the emissions society generates, but they pack a devastating punch when released. The threat level for each of these gases varies based on several factors, most notably...
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