Ozone layer depletion and global warming

Source: Yokota, H. 1997.

The mechanism of ozone layer depletion is complicated, but ozone breakdown is mainly caused by CFC gases which are used for refrigerators and insulation. We are worried that some replacement gases for CFC gases would cause global warming.

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