Most people have probably heard of the ozone hole. But how does it actually – formand is it really just a hole in the atmosphere?
We’ll tell you the fascinating story of its discovery, how the “culprits” – CFCs – were identified, and why these chemicals, which were initially hailed as safe and ideal, are so effective at destroying the ozone layer.
Finally, we’ll look at a remarkable success story: How did the international community actually manage to work together to tackle this global environmental problem? Today, the Montreal Protocol is seen as an example of how international cooperation on environmental issues can work.
