Scientists discover four new manmade ozone-depleting gases

[IDemo]

Source: blueandgreentomorrow.com

Monday, March 10th, 2014 By Ilaria Bertini

Four new man-made gases, possibly derived from chemicals that make insecticides and solvents, have been found to be damaging the ozone layer, which helps filter harmful ultraviolet rays.

Three of the gases are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and one is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC). Two are accumulating at worrying rates in the atmosphere, but scientists have not identified the exact sources yet.

“The identification of these four new gases is very worrying as they will contribute to the destruction of the ozone layer”, said Dr Johannes Laube from the University of East Anglia and lead author of a new study into the four gases.

“We don’t know where the new gases are being emitted from and this should be investigated. Possible sources include feedstock chemicals for insecticide production and solvents for cleaning electronic components.

Read more: http://blueandgreentomorrow.com/2014/03/10/scientists-discover-four-new-manmade-ozone-depleting-gases/

[liberal N proud]

1. Progress, always looking for new ways to destroy the planet

[Laelth]

2. k&r for exposure. n/t

-Laelth

[RC]

3. This has been known for decades.

hydrochlorofluorocarbon - a fluorocarbon that is replacing chlorofluorocarbon as a refrigerant and propellant in aerosol cans; considered to be somewhat less destructive to the atmosphere
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hydrochlorofluorocarbon

There is nothing new about them.

[Thor_MN]

4. That the four they mention are accumulating in the atmosphere is new

The chemicals themselves are not the news.

[fasttense]

5. Here we go yet again with the depletion of the ozone layer.

I'll bet you my bottom dollar that some corporations are still using these ozone depleting chemicals in large quantities and our supposed "democratic" government knows all about it.

Every time common sense rules and humanity fixes a problem they created, the capitalist come in and undo the fix. Just like the repeal of necessary laws regulating the uber rich capitalists and environmental laws preventing the corporations from destroying the earth. How many ways, in how many days are we going to allow capitalism to destroy us all?