Global warming caused by CFCs, not carbon dioxide, researcher claims in controversial study
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 13:30
in Earth & Climate
Chlorofluorocarbons are to blame for global warming since the 1970s and not carbon dioxide, a researcher claims in a controversial new study. CFCs are already known to deplete ozone, but in-depth statistical analysis now suggests that CFCs are also the key driver in global climate change, rather than carbon dioxide emissions, the researcher argues.