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Podcast: The Strange History Podcast
Episode: Scientists vs. Hairspray: The Battle for the Ozone Layer
Description: In 1974, two chemists made a shocking discovery: everyday chemicals used in refrigerators, air conditioners, and aerosol spray cans might be destroying the Earth’s ozone layer.Their research revealed that chlorofluorocarbons — known as CFCs — could drift high into the atmosphere and trigger chemical reactions that break apart ozone molecules, weakening the planet’s natural shield against harmful ultraviolet radiation.In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the strange and surprising history of the ozone layer crisis. From the groundbreaking research of Mario Molina and F. Sherwood Rowland to the discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole and the...