Ratified by196 states, the Montreal Protocol is evidence of just how much the world can recover from our selfish ignorant activities by simply pulling together to stop what is causing the ozone depletion. I had no idea that the depletion was reversible with time given that the cause was illuminated. So even though there seems to be environmental disaster in our mists, hope is still accessible via our united cooperation. Thank God for treaties that makes sense enough to move almost everyone in the world to cooperate! Unfortunately, the bad had to be replaced with something not so bad. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) are now replaced with hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) which are 14,000 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. This also has a negative effect on the ozone layer. Oh well, at least it’s not as bad a CFCs.
i suppose we have to think positive. one small step at a time. would be better if we had a lot of time to make change. thanks for comments.
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