"The Montreal Protocol is a lesson in human resilience: We can save the world, because we already did it once before."
"CFCs, the solution to an earlier problem, turned out to be villains in disguise."
"The message was clear: Earth's immune system was compromised, and the infection was spreading."
"In 1974, University of California scientists F. Sherwood Rowland and Mario Molina asked an inconvenient question: Where do all the CFCs go?"
In the late 20th century, the Montreal Protocol was established to combat ozone layer depletion caused by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Initially developed as a safe refrigerant, CFCs were later found to damage the ozone layer, increasing harmful UV radiation exposure. The protocol united nations to phase out CFCs, demonstrating effective international cooperation. This initiative not only protected the environment but also serves as a testament to human resilience and capability in addressing global challenges.
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