One successful international agreement on the environment, which gained wide acceptance thanks in part to strong scientific evidence, was
A) the Kyoto Protocol to reduce global warming.
B) the Washington Agreement to prevent deforestation.
C) the Johannesburg Treaty on biodiversity.
D) the Montreal Protocol to reduce depletion of the ozone layer.

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The Montreal Protocol is an international agreement aimed at phasing out the production and use of substances that depleted the ozone layer, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). The agreement was successful in curbing the production and use of these harmful substances, leading to a decrease in ozone depletion and allowing for the recovery of the ozone layer. The scientific evidence behind the depletion of the ozone layer was strong and allowed for widespread acceptance and support of the protocol.

One Successful International Agreement on the Environment, Which Gained Wide