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EPA Moves To Cut A Group Of Powerful Greenhouse Gases
By: Rebecca Hersher | NPR
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The EPA plans to phase out hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are used in refrigerators and air conditioners. When HFCs are released into the atmosphere, they are extremely good at trapping heat.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Predicted To Fall Nearly 8% — Largest Decrease Ever
By: Jennifer Ludden | Jeff Brady | NPR
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Global energy demand, particularly for coal, is falling sharply this year, the International Energy Agency says. The drop is due to weather patterns and COVID-19 shutdowns.