China confirmed as source of rise in CFCs

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China confirmed as source of rise in CFCs
By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent

Researchers say that they have pinpointed the major sources of a mysterious recent rise in a dangerous, ozone-destroying chemical.



CFC-11 was primarily used for home insulation but global production was due to be phased out in 2010.

But scientists have seen a big slowdown in the rate of depletion over the past six years.

This new study says this is mostly being caused by new gas production in eastern provinces of China.

Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-48353341