The phaseout of chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons will help reduce the hole in the ozone layer, right, but the continued burning of fossil fuels will lead to hotter times in the future
Graphic by Joe Lertola. Reported by Laura Bradford and Andrea Dorfman. Posted on August 18, 2002.
Source: J. Hansen et al., Goddard Institute of Space Studies, "Global Land-Ocean Temperature Index in .01 C" Worldwatch Publication: Vital Signs 2002; Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2001; International Energy Agency; Energy Information Administration.