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Great harm is done to the planet by manmade chemicals such as refrigerant gases. They are a major cause of global climate change. We do need these chemicals on a day by day basis, as they help us to operate essential refrigeration equipment and make our lives easier, but they represent a significant threat to human welfare.
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Although the Earth’s climate evolves naturally over time, the major cause of climate change that is harmful and lead to unfavorable weather, water patterns, growth patterns are due to the release of manmade chemicals. While these chemicals are necessary to produce certain items, operate essential refrigeration equipment, or make our daily lives easier, they are a danger to the environment and the air we breathe.
As such, the U.S. and international governments are establishing regulations to limit the usage of manmade chemical substances that deplete the ozone layer, have a high global warming potential, or increase the fugitive emissions related to Greenhouse Gases (GHGs).
Refrigerant gas used to run commercial refrigeration units, as well as air-conditioning systems and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, is a chief cause of climate change because it is made up of hydrochlorofluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons. These gases contribute to global warming and also deteriorate the ozone layer. Because of the great harm refrigerant gas can cause to the Earth, the United States and many international countries are phasing out its usage, with complete removal by 2015.
Fossil fuels are a major cause of climate change because they lead to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Natural gas, oil and coal used to operate vehicles and generate electricity emit high levels of carbon dioxide, identified as a chief contributor to global warming. Fossil fuels also produce carbon monoxide, methane emissions, nitrous oxide and nitrogen oxides, all substances that impact air quality and global warming.
Scientists have found that methane is a significant cause of climate change. This greenhouse gas is discharged by cows, pigs, horses, sheep and other domesticated animals. Methane gas is also discharged from garbage in landfills, fertilizers, oil drilling and coal mining. In addition, when a gas leak occurs, a high volume of the dangerous chemical is discharged at one time.
Ozone depletion has been found to be a main cause of climate change. It occurs from things we use every day. Commercial refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems all contain harmful gases that continue to destroy the ozone layer. Damaging gases used in the operation of refrigeration and cooling equipment include hydrochlorofluorocarbons, chlorofluorocarbons, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, hydroxyl, nitric oxide and atomic chlorine.
There are several factors that are considered a cause of climate change. They include aerosols, land use, animal agriculture, deforestation, and cement manufacturing. These areas are being studied to identify measures that would limit their impact on global warming.
Many types of pollutants are a cause of climate change. Common pollutants are carbon dioxide, methane, black carbon and nitrous oxide. As these pollutants grow, the protective layer trapping heat from the sun becomes damaged, thus resulting in global warming. Scientists warn that global warming can destroy the planet if no action is taken.
Simply put, too much heat stored in the atmosphere is the cause of climate change. The amount of greenhouse gases in the air contributes to atmospheric heat. Overwhelming heat can create significant changes in the Earth’s climate, affecting both land and ocean. As a result, human, animal, plant and marine life will be severely impacted.
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