HFCs were designed specifically to replace ozone-destroying compounds previously used inair conditionersand refrigerants. Unfortunately, we now know that HFCs are massively potentgreenhouse gases– thousands of times more powerful thancarbon dioxide(albeit released in far smaller quantities). If the Kigali ...
Humans could accelerate this process by creating factories that convert elements on Mars into greenhouse gases. CO2 would work, but scientists have other, specially-designed gases in mind too that are far more potent at trapping in sun energy—like methane or chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).8 3) Pla...