Why are CFCs banned?

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CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) were banned because:
Oxygen depleting substances (ODS) like chlorofluorocarbons, nitrogen oxides, chlorine, carbon tetrachloride, etc. convert ozone to oxygen.
As a result, the high radiation ultraviolet (UV) rays will be in a position to pass through the ozone layer and will have direct access to our planet.
The ultraviolet rays will lead to health hazards.

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