The laws passed in the 1980s to reduce the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are meant to address ozone layer depletion. CFCs contribute to the thinning of the ozone layer, which protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
In the 1980s laws were passed to reduce the amount of certain chemicals used by companies and individuals. According to these laws, the use of chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, should be reduced and eventually eliminated. These compounds contain chlorine and cause problems when released into the Earth’s atmosphere.
These laws are meant to reduce which human-induced environmental change?
nonnative species introduction
non-sustainable harvesting
ozone layer depletion
eutrophication
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