Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:34pm on 11 Jun 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment
A new study reveals a significant decline in ozone-depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), with levels peaking in 2021—five years earlier than expected. The Montreal Protocol, signed in 1987, has been credited with this success, highlighting effective global action against HCFCs found in refrigeration and aerosols. Lead author Luke Western from the University of Bristol attributes the decline to stricter regulations and industry shifts. The study, published in Nature Climate Change, underscores the protocol's role in protecting the ozone layer and combating global warming.
