Joe Brice – Athens Science Observer https://athensscienceobserver.com A Closer Look at the Science Around Us Mon, 20 Feb 2017 01:55:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i1.wp.com/athensscienceobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-eye512.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Joe Brice – Athens Science Observer https://athensscienceobserver.com 32 32 94425623 The Ozone Hole: Where Are We Now? https://athensscienceobserver.com/2015/09/17/the-ozone-hole-where-are-we-now/ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:50:29 +0000 https://athensscienceobserver.com/?p=1467 It’s 1974: the first published peer-reviewed article claiming that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are damaging the stratospheric ozone layer hits the news. CFCs, once used commonly in aerosol cans, fire extinguishers, refrigerators, and air conditioners, were responsible for causing depletion of the ozone layer. The paper created such a national stir that ozone depletion is still a […]

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