While discussing the reasons the use of R-134a is being discontinued in some countries: Technician A says that the chemical composition of the refrigerant has been proven to be harmful to the earth’s ozone layer. Technician B says that R-134a leaks contribute to the undesirable greenhouse effect. Who is correct?

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While discussing the reasons the use of R-134a is being discontinued in some countries: Technician A says that the chemical composition of the refrigerant has been proven to be harmful to the earth’s ozone layer. Technician B says that R-134a leaks contribute to the undesirable greenhouse effect. Who is correct?

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