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March 15, 2014

UEA research reveals four new man-made gases in the atmosphere
Norwich, UK (SPX) Mar 12, 2014
Scientists at the University of East Anglia have identified four new man-made gases in the atmosphere - all of which are contributing to the destruction of the ozone layer. New research published today in the journal Nature Geoscience reveals that more than 74,000 tonnes of three new chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and one new hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) have been released into the atmosphere. Scientists made the discovery by comparing today's air samples with air trapped in polar firn snow - ... read more

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Pakistani Kashmir turns to water to solve power crisis

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