The document discusses the depletion of the ozone layer. It states that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are one of the major causes of ozone layer depletion as they mix with other gases like carbon dioxide and nitrogen dioxide. CFCs are fully or partly halogenated hydrocarbon derivatives of methane, ethane and propane that are commonly used in refrigerators, air conditioners, and spray paints. The document notes that while CFC consumption has reduced due to international agreements like the Montreal Protocol, the 2020 lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic further reduced pollution and allowed the ozone layer to begin healing itself.