F. Sherwood Rowland received the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering that chlorofluorocarbons in products such as aerosol sprays and coolants were damaging the Earth's protective ozone layer. Although the finding was controversial at first, it ultimately led to a world ban on CFCs. In addition to his far-reaching research, Rowland, Donald Bren Research Professor of Chemistry and Earth System Science, regularly addresses major conferences and advises world leaders on the impact and dangers of ozone depletion and global warming. Contact Rowland at 949-824-6016 or rowland@uci.edu.

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