Why is sulfuryl fluoride used so much by California in particular? Is it really used there at a much higher rate per capita than any other state, or does it just use the most because it’s a big state? What makes this problem California-specific?
"Banning the gas is also “not a slam-dunk” because there is no cost-effective alternative, [Dylan Gaeta, author of the paper that traced emissions of sulfuryl fluoride,] said. Though other states use pesticides that do not release greenhouse gases, the western drywood termite common in southern California cannot be killed with most other treatments, he added.
However, the pest control industry could trap and destroy the gas instead of releasing it post-treatment, which researchers say would significantly reduce emissions.
I’ve been seeing quite a few negative articles about Cali lately. Gee I wonder, is it because they’re the only state making meaningful laws against capitalism. Nah no way
Why is sulfuryl fluoride used so much by California in particular? Is it really used there at a much higher rate per capita than any other state, or does it just use the most because it’s a big state? What makes this problem California-specific?
Edit: formatting
Ah, thank you! I read the article, but apparently managed to gloss over that part.
I’ve been seeing quite a few negative articles about Cali lately. Gee I wonder, is it because they’re the only state making meaningful laws against capitalism. Nah no way
The source is equally or more important than the content imo
That might explain everything. Can’t have meaningful laws in this country! That’s unconstitutional! /s