Description: _x000D_ Almost all environmental problems have been discovered in hindsight, years to decades after a new technology or chemical has been introduced. Examples of environmental issues discovered in hindsight include the introduction of DDT and subsequent population crash of birds of prey [1], widespread use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) that were found to destroy the ozone layer [2], and use of fluorocarbons (CFs) that were then found to contribute to global warming [3]. This instructional module discusses how to estimate global warming potentials using different levels of intermediate published data. A spreadsheet for rapid evaluation of chemicals is included that offers students a way of predicting global warming potentials with minimal data._x000D_
Cost: Free
Learning Resource Type: Teaching - Case Study (College Sophomore - Continuing Education)
Media Type: Document
Difficulty: Easy
Audience: From College Freshman To Graduate
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Platform: WWW
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