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Carbon compounds containing fluorine destroyed the ozone above Antarctica. This permitted a form of Ultraviolet light that kills many forms of life to reach the surface of the earth. Rather than have all life destroyed, nations got rid of refrigerants containing fluorides.
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Which burns cleaner gas or diesel fuel?
Diesel, if you can believe it, with all the soot it makes... Diesel has a significantly lower number of certain carbons in it that harm the environment.
In what way and why does waste harm the environment?
in what way and why doeswaste harm the environment?
How do Chinook Indians harm are environment?
Chinook Indians do not harm the environment.
Can compasses harm the environment?
Yes compasses can harm the environment if you lave it on the sheet .
What are the substitute for chlorofloro carbon which is responsible for ozone depletion?
There is a substitute for CFC's in market. It is called HCFC's.
Does ethanol harm environment?
Ethanol doesn't harm the environment; and any person flows vodka in a river !
How can building hotels and holiday resorts harm the environment?
Building hotels and holiday resorts does not generally harm the environment. They can harm the environment if you have to cut down a lot of trees to make room for the hotels.
Hazard meaning dangerous to the environment?
Means that it can harm the environment or aquatic environment
What does the air conditioning do to the environment?
Older units used Ozone depleting refrigerants, which had chloro floro carbons. (CFC) New units now have Ozone friendly refrigerants, which are hydro floro carbons. (HFC)
Does it harm the environment?
New types of plastic which are said to be biodegrdable are available. Find out more such materials and whether do or do not harm the environment.
How do cars harm the environment?
Yes they do!
Do cars help the environment?
No they harm it.
