Nobel Laureate Β· Chemist Β· Environmentalist
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1943–2020

Mario Molina

Nobel Prize-winning chemist who helped save Earth's ozone layer πŸŒπŸ‡²πŸ‡½

4.2M followers Mexico City, Mexico Professor, MIT & UNAM
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Mario Molina βœ“
October 11, 1995 · 🌎

I am deeply honored to share the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with my dear colleagues F. Sherwood Rowland and Paul Crutzen. When we first published our findings on CFCs and the ozone layer in 1974, many questioned our science. Today, this recognition affirms that the truth, no matter how inconvenient, will prevail. πŸ†πŸ§ͺ

This prize belongs to Mexico β€” to UNAM where my scientific journey began, to every young Mexican who dares to pursue science. Β‘SΓ­ se puede! πŸ‡²πŸ‡½

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1995
"For work in atmospheric chemistry, particularly concerning the formation and decomposition of ozone"
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Mario Molina βœ“
March 19, 2017 · 🌎

Climate change is not just an environmental issue β€” it is a matter of justice. The communities least responsible for emissions, including millions across Latin America and the developing world, suffer the worst consequences.

Through the Centro Mario Molina here in Mexico City, we are working to bring science-based climate policy directly to the communities that need it most. Science must serve the people. 🌱

Centro Mario Molina

Independent think tank in Mexico City advancing strategic energy and environmental policy for Mexico and the world.

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Mario Molina βœ“
September 16, 2012 · 🌎

25 years ago today, the Montreal Protocol was signed β€” the first treaty to achieve universal ratification by every UN member state. It proved something revolutionary: when science speaks clearly, the world can act together. The ozone layer is healing. 🌏✨

If we could unite 197 nations to ban CFCs, we can tackle climate change. We already know the science. What we need now is the political will and the moral courage.

197
Nations United
99%
CFCs Eliminated
2066
Full Recovery Est.
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