One of the greatest success stories of the positive impact of chemistry research and environmental policies and regulations relates to

A) nitrogen oxides and the control of acid precipitation.
B) CFCs and the destruction of the ozone.
C) the reduction of ozone pollution over major cities in North America.
D) the use of fossil fuels and the reversal of global climate changes.


B

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