CFCs and their role in Arctic sea ice loss

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Arctic sea ice floating in green blue sea

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Show students the heat trapping properties of halogenated organic compounds

One third of global warming during the second half of the 20th century was due to heat trapped by halogenated compounds. Use the starter slide with your class to help students understand the greenhouse effect and global warming.

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