CFCs have been outlawed for years but researchers have detected modern production somewhere in east AsiaA sharp and mysterious rise in emissions of a key ozone-destroying chemical has been detected by scientists,despite its production being banned around the world.
Unless the culprit is found and stopped, the recovery of the ozone layer, or which protects life on soil from damaging UV radiation,could be delayed by a decade. The source of the modern emissions has been tracked to east Asia, but finding a more precise location requires further investigation. Related: Ozone layer not recovering over populated areas, and scientists warn Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com