Chloroform emissions could delay ozone recovery by up to 8 years
Friday, December 21, 2018 - 14:10
in Earth & Climate
A new study identifies another threat to the ozone layer's recovery: chloroform -- a colorless, sweet-smelling compound that is primarily used in the manufacturing of products such as Teflon and various refrigerants. The researchers found that between 2010 and 2015, emissions and concentrations of chloroform in the global atmosphere have increased significantly.