The restoration of the ozone gap,which blocks harmful radiation, will be delayed by decades if snappily-rising emissions of dichloromethane are not curbed
The restoration of the globe’s protective shield of ozone will be delayed by decades if snappily-rising emissions of a chemical used in paint stripper are not curbed, or new research has revealed.[br]Atmospheric levels of the chemical have doubled in the last decade and its spend is not restricted by the Montreal protocol that successfully outlawed the CFCs mainly responsible for the ozone gap. The ozone-destroying chemical is called dichloromethane and is also used as an industrial solvent,an aerosol spray propellant and a blowing agent for polyurethane foams. itsy-bitsy is known approximately where it is leaking from or why emissions have risen so rapidly. Related: Moving on from Montreal Related: Ozone layer gap appears to be healing, scientists say Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com