Why Is an Ozone-Destroying Chemical Coming Back, and How Do We Stop It?

The ozone hole, which we’ve previously described as the “quintessential ‘80s problem” became alarmingly relevant again this week. Scientists reported that emissions of trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11), an ozone-destroying substance banned under the Montreal Protocol, have apparently been rising since 2012. Despite a…

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Source: Gizmodo – Why Is an Ozone-Destroying Chemical Coming Back, and How Do We Stop It?