The Sorcerer's Apprentice: How Cfcs Changed the World and Destroyed the Ozone Layer

by Seth Cagin

A look at how chlorofluorocarbons have damaged the atmosphere discusses the history of CFCs in industry, the erosion of the ozone layer, and the fight to restrict CFCs

Genres: Climate Change

Hardcover

First published May 11, 1992

Reviews

[Aaron Cantú · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the first half of the book, Cagin and Dray follow the invention of chlorofluorocarbons and their rising use as society industrialized. The second half begins chronicling the development of atmospheric sciences from the 19th century to the 1970s, when chemists using formulas realized CFCs were probably eating away the ozone layer, and ends with the 13-year political fight resulting in their regulation and phase out. It's dense. But I'm glad it's chronicled. There are no heroes, just bit players in a story still unfolding.

[Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book to read for those who are interested in understanding why our mother earth is acting a certain way.