PolicyThursday, April 16, 2026ScienceDaily
MIT scientists just found a hidden problem slowing the ozone comeback
MIT scientists have identified that certain chemicals, still allowed for industrial use under current regulations, are leaking into the atmosphere and hindering the recovery of the ozone layer, despite the successes of the Montreal Protocol. This finding highlights the need for policymakers to reassess and potentially tighten regulations to ensure the effectiveness of ozone layer recovery efforts.
