When we think of the gases that contribute to climate change, carbon dioxide comes to mind first — with good reason. CO2 accounts for about 82 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, and persists for centuries. But other gases contribute to climate change as well, some of which are many times more… Keep reading →
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A Global Effort To Phase Down Hydrofluorocarbons
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By Paul Lester | U.S. Department of EnergyWE TAKE THE AIR CONDITIONER FOR GRANTED, BUT IMAGINE WHAT LIFE WOULD BE LIKE WITHOUT IT. Once considered a luxury, this invention is now an essential, allowing us to cool homes, businesses, hospitals, data centers, laboratories and other buildings vital to our economy and daily lives. In fact, air temperature is so important to us… Keep reading →