There’s been a mysterious rise in ozone-destroying emissions

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By Greta JochemMay 16, 2018, 7:01 pm128 pts
Thought the ozone layer was safe? Think again. CFC-11 is an ozone-depleting chemical whose phase out agreed upon in the ’80s and has been under an international ban since 2010. That’s why National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration researchers were surprised to discover it’s increased in the atmosphere…

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