Super Greenhouse Gases are On the Loose…And You’ll Never Guess Where They’re Lurking
We’ve all heard of super-heroes and super-villains, but did you know there are also super-greenhouse gases? Recently, a rather serious issue was brought to my attention and now I am bringing it to yours. Lurking about our world are things known as HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons). They are man-made gases used as refrigerants and can be found in a particular appliance that gives us much comfort during those scorching hot days: air conditioners. They are also rapidly increasing and causing much concern among scientists and conservationists. In fact, according to the Fifth US Climate Action Report, these HFCs are predicted to more…
