After 7 years of negotiation, an agreement that controls the use of HFCs was signed in Rwanda this week. HFCs are a class of chemical used in refrigeration and cooling. Although they're only a tiny fraction of the worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, they pack a big punch when it comes to climate change -- they can have over 1000 times the heat-trapping potential of CO2! Next week, I'll post about the ozone layer, climate change, CFCs and HFCs. For now, check out this article about this important agreement!
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Big news on greenhouse gases from Rwanda!
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