EU reports solid progress on phase-out of ozone-harming chemicals

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Consumption of ozone-depleting substances has been negative or close to zero in the EU since 2010, new report confirms

Europe is making steady progress on the phasing out of chemicals that damage the ozone layer, according to a new report. The report, published by the European Environment Agency earlier this week, considered...

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