Dec 11th 2013, 14:17, by Adrianne Jeffries
Scientists in Toronto have discovered a manmade gas that is 7,100 times more powerful at trapping the Earth's warmth than carbon dioxide, according to a new study. The gas, perfluorotributylamine (PFTBA), is a byproduct of the electrical industry.
PFTBA was measured at low concentrations in the atmosphere and is not a major contributor to global warming at the moment, the study's authors say. However, it remains in the air for 500 years before dissipating.
Continue reading…
No comments:
Post a Comment