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How this super pollutant became as ‘lucrative as cocaine’ artwork
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How this super pollutant became as ‘lucrative as cocaine’

Living Planet | Deutsche Welle by DW

Jun 5, 202626:10Science & Medicine

At some point today, you’ve probably used an appliance that relies on HFCs, also known as refrigerants. They're many times more potent than CO2, which is why the EU, US and others are phasing them out. Planet A reporter...

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How this super pollutant became as ‘lucrative as cocaine’ is an episode from Living Planet | Deutsche Welle by DW. At some point today, you’ve probably used an appliance that relies on HFCs, also known as refrigerants. They're many times mo...

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Published Jun 5, 2026, 26:10 long, audio available.