Scenarios about 'chlorofluorocarbons'
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are synthetic compounds once widely used as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, and solvents until their ozone-depleting properties were discovered. Their release into the atmosphere led to the formation of the Antarctic ozone hole, prompting the 1987 Montreal Protocol which phased out their production internationally. In alternate history scenarios, different regulatory responses to CFCs could dramatically alter climate outcomes, technological development paths, and international environmental cooperation.
What If The Montreal Protocol Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the landmark 1987 environmental treaty to protect the ozone layer failed, resulting in unchecked ozone depletion and profound environmental, health, and geopolitical consequences.
What If The Ozone Hole Never Formed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where humanity identified and prevented ozone-depleting substances before they could cause significant stratospheric damage, potentially altering global environmental policy, technology development, and climate action.