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Twelve European Community nations agree to ban the production of all chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) by the end of the century.
European Community nations agreed to phase out chlorofluorocarbon production, a key step in protecting the ozone layer.
On March 2, 1989, twelve member states of the European Community signed an agreement to ban CFC production by 2000.
Chlorofluorocarbons were widely used in refrigeration, aerosol propellants, and foam blowing agents.
Scientific research had linked CFCs to severe depletion of the Earth’s protective ozone layer.
The EC’s decision anticipated and supported the global momentum leading to the Montreal Protocol.
This regional ban demonstrated political will in addressing transboundary environmental issues.
It marked a crucial milestone in international efforts to safeguard atmospheric health.
1989
European Community
chlorofluorocarbons