New research published in the journal Nature details findings that posit somewhere in East Asia is producing a banned ozone depleting chemical. <br /><br />According to the BBC, CFC-11 was used in the 1930s as a refrigerant. It could also be found in solvents and aerosols. Scientists say the continued production of the chemical may slow the recovery of the Ozone.<br /><br />Speaking to Time, university of Maryland expert Ross Salawitch said the "rogue production" of CFC-11 could hurt the ozone recovery.<br /><br />Researchers considered several factors to explain the continued presence of CFC-11, but concluded that unreported new production is behind it.
