Ultrafine measurements of atmospheric gases could help track down persistent sources of CFCs thought to be slowing the recovery of the ozone layer.
The use of the refrigerants and aerosol propellants was restricted by a global treaty in 1987, but they have stayed in the air longer than many expected.
A UK-German team has now shown how it is possible to chemically "fingerprint" CFCs to potentially trace their origin.
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