In the late 1970s, the United States banned the non-essential use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Why?

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CFCs were found to break down ozone molecules in the stratosphere, leading to a thinning of the ozone layer. This allowed more harmful UV radiation to reach the Earth's surface, increasing the risk of skin cancer and other negative effects on both human and animal health. As a result, the non-essential use of CFCs was banned in the late 1970s to protect the ozone layer.

In the Late 1970s, the United States Banned the Non-Essential