Scientists Fret Over 2 Greenhouse Gasses

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Scientists Fret Over 2 Greenhouse Gasses

By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP

WASHINGTON (Oct. 25) - Carbon dioxide isn't the only greenhouse gas that worries climate scientists. Airborne levels of two other potent gases — one from ancient plants, the other from flat-panel screen technology — are on the rise, too. And that's got scientists concerned about accelerated global warming.

The gases are methane and nitrogen trifluoride. Both pale in comparison to the global warming effects of carbon dioxide, produced by the burning of coal, oil and other fossil fuels. In the past couple of years, however, these other two gases have been on the rise, according to two new studies. The increase is not accounted for in predictions for future global warming and comes as a nasty surprise to climate watchers. continue...

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As I said before, regardless of the messenger(s), many scientists are divided on this issue, but quite a few are concerned. We can't take a 'head in the sand' attitude on anything that affects the one Earth we have. We need to be informed so we can make our minds up based on information and data verses only personal opinions.