The United Nations Environment Programme and concerned officials have been running meetings in Dubai in an attempt to get rid of Hydrofluorocarbons also known as HFCs. HFCs which are found in products such as air conditioners and refrigerators, pose a bigger risk than carbon dioxide or methane as they cause more damage to the planet. Durwood Zaelke, President of the Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development spoke with ARN about the type of impact, phasing out these artificial chemicals would have on the environment.
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As the five day meetings wrap up today, Zaelke adds that experts and officials are hoping to leave Dubai with at least an agreement in place on the elimination of HFCs.
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