Yes, that's correct! On March 19th, 2023, Google celebrated Mario Molina's 80th birthday with a Google Doodle. Molina was a Mexican chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995 for his work on the chemistry of the ozone layer.
Molina, along with two other scientists, discovered that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which were commonly used in refrigerants and aerosol sprays, were causing damage to the ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere. Their research led to the 1987 Montreal Protocol, an international agreement to phase out the use of CFCs and other substances that deplete the ozone layer.
Molina's work had a significant impact on the environment and helped to protect the planet from harmful ultraviolet radiation. He was a prominent advocate for environmental protection throughout his life and was awarded numerous honors and awards for his contributions to science and society.
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