The Clean Air Act has been historically successful in reducing the 'hole' in the ozone layer by regulating:
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Correct answer: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used in refrigeration and aerosols
Following the Montreal Protocol, the EPA used its authority under the Clean Air Act to phase out CFCs. This action has led to a slow but measurable recovery of the stratospheric ozone layer that protects Earth from UV radiation.
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