Science & Environment | Wildfire Smoke May Threaten Ozone Layer, Research Finds

Wildfire Smoke May Threaten Ozone Layer, Research Finds

May 20, 2024 3:12 PM

The Montreal Protocol banned chlorofluorocarbons and other ozone-depleting substances. But researchers in Germany now suspect wildfires may be a cause, too. Here’s why.

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