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During the 1970s and 80s many refrigerators were produced that emitted Chlorofluorocarbon gas (CFCs) into the atmosphere. This gas reacts with Ozone (O3) and thins the Ozone layer. This allows more harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays to pass through. These types of refrigerators were banned however during the 1990s.

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