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Chlorofluorocarbons – Are Thay Air Pollutants?

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are a class of chemicals that pollute the atmosphere. Known as “fumes”, they are emitted as a by-product of the combustion of fossil fuels. Researchers have been tracking CFC emissions for more than 40 years, using global monitoring networks. In the past, CFCs have been identified as one of the major culprits in […]