Word: fixes
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...easy to fix because CFCs are ubiquitous in almost every society. They are used in refrigeration and air conditioning, as cleaning solvents in factories and as blowing agents to create certain kinds of plastic foam. In many countries CFCs are still spewed into the air as part of aerosol sprays...
...technology rescue the world from the mess that technology created? Isn't there a quick fix? Scientists know there isn't, but that doesn't stop them from musing about fanciful schemes for mechanically or chemically refurbishing the ozone layer in short order. By discussing and critiquing these ideas, researchers hope to educate the public about the dangers of climate engineering as well as learn for themselves the feasibility of various solutions...
...that's a lot to ask for this time around: the damage has already been done. We can only hope that future political races will depend less on the quick fix and more on the responsible decision-making without which the democratic process is nothing but Pin-the-Tail-on-the-Donkey...
...bear some responsibility for using drugs wisely. "All drugs have risk," observes physician-activist Wolfe. "Most of the time the benefits outweigh the risks. But there is abysmal ignorance on the part of the public about side effects." In a culture that has long been addicted to the quick fix, a healthy respect for the power of the pill -- negative as well as positive -- may prove to be the best medicine...
...started the bidding off at $25 billion last week, suggesting a range of tax deductions and credits that congressional Democrats are sure to match and more likely exceed. The President asked Congress to pass his plan by March 20, a deadline that would permit him to sign a quick fix if the Democrats cooperate -- and bash them for hampering the fight against the recession if they delay...