If you grew up in the 80s and early 90s, an issue that often came up regarding the environment was the hole in the ozone layer. The discovery of a large ozone hole in Antarctica troubled scientists until the world's major countries signed the Montreal Protocol in 1989 to stop the use of CFC-11 that caused it to occur.
The Ozone Secretariat of the United Nations yesterday published a report that since the agreement was signed by 197 countries, the health of the ozone layer is now improving. By 2040, the majority of the holes found in the countries that signed the agreement will be completely closed
In the Arctic region, the recovery rate is on track for the closure of the ozone hole by 2045. Next, by 2066, the last ozone hole will finally be ten in Antarctica. The largest ozone hole is located in Antarctica because meteorological conditions in the South Pole make CFC-11 more effective in destroying this layer. This UN report proves that if there is cooperation at the global level, there is still time to restore the earth.
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