Powerful greenhouse gases in focus at global climate meeting
Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 04:31
in Earth & Climate
JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- Greenhouse gases that are more powerful than carbon dioxide are the focus of a global gathering this week in Africa. Experts say cutting hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, is the fastest way to reduce global warming. The United States is among the countries that want the world to quickly phase out the use of HFCs, and Secretary of State John Kerry is arriving Thursday to encourage a deal. Here's a look at a potential global climate agreement that has been describe...