A global agreement in specific control strategies to reduce the release of ozone-depleting substances was adopted by the:

Correct answer: A. Montreal Protocol

  • A. Montreal Protocol
  • B. Kyoto Protocol
  • C. Vienna Convention
  • D. Rio de Janeiro Conference

Explanation

The Montreal Protocol was signed in Montreal, Canada, by over 150 countries at a convention in 1987 to cut the use of CFCs (chlorofluoro­ carbons). The aim of the protocol was to protect the ozone layer in the stratosphere by decreasing and eventually eliminating the use of ozone-depleting substances like CFCs. It is regarded as one of the most successful international treaties in modern history.

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