Global warming has been a major issue in recent years. Sizing down on the amount of waste that we emit is a top priority right now and will probably be that way for many years to come. Not only does warming our planet harm the environment and the species around us, but it also harms the ones who cause the issue. We want to grow our industries that we think will benefit from but really we are doing it at the cost of our lives. A recent article from the New York Times shows that Obama has recently asked major retailers to size down on their HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) emissions to which they agreed. Now they are looking at reducing about 700 million metric tons of CO2 through 2025; 1.5% of the world's gas emissions in 2010. This is a step in the right direction and maybe we can start to grasp a little bit of fresh air. One thing about this article that really grabbed my attention was that America is not only trying to reduce its own gas emissions but also expanding their efforts abroad. Who knows! Maybe we can finally get together and be environmentally friendly at last!