Various news sources had a heyday when Secretary of State John Kerry made comments July 22 about HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons), the chemicals used in many air conditioners and refrigerators around the world, calling them a major risk because they promote global warming. Conservative media tended to trumpet the news as one more instance of a patently absurd statement by the Secretary of State. Fox News headlined its story, "Kerry: Air conditioners as big a threat as ISIS." Washington Examiner's … [Read more...]