

Invisible gases and invisible rays in an invisible atmosphere
Oct 31, 2023
The podcast explores the impact of hair sprays and deodorants on the ozone layer. It tells the story of the chemist Frank Sherwood Rowland and his discovery of the ozone depletion problem. The podcast also discusses the destruction of molecules in the atmosphere and the process by which CFC molecules destroy the ozone layer. It highlights the industry's response to the findings and their tactics to stall regulation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Journey of a Chemist: From Curiosity to Discovering the Ozone Depletion Problem
03:22 • 3min
Exploring the Destruction of Molecules in the Atmosphere
06:11 • 2min
The Destruction of the Ozone Layer by CFC Molecules
08:17 • 3min
Naive Press Conference and Industry Response
11:04 • 5min