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ENVIRONMENT, Page 92Try ConvertiblesVermont plans to ban auto air conditioners that use CFCs
The world's nations have declared their aim of phasing out
production of ozone-destroying CFCs by the end of the century. But
that is not good enough for the environment-conscious citizens of
Vermont. Governor Madeleine Kunin will soon sign state legislation
designed to curb the chemicals more swiftly. Starting in 1993,
selling new cars that use CFCs in air conditioners will be illegal
in Vermont.
That might appear to be an easy step for a northern state where
the average July temperature is only 68 degrees F, but Vermont
hopes its action will send a message to the rest of the U.S. It
will certainly send a disturbing message to Detroit, since more
than 75% of cars sold have air conditioners, and all those use
CFCs. While automakers have no quarrel with the need to find
substitute coolants, they doubt they can meet Vermont's timetable.