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1. What is the date observed annually as World Ozone Day?
World Ozone Day, observed annually on September 16, was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994. This date commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol on September 16, 1987, which was a landmark agreement aimed at phasing out substances responsible for ozone depletion. The day highlights the importance of the ozone layer in protecting Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation and supports global efforts to address climate change. Recent developments, such as the Kigali Amendment, continue to build on these efforts by targeting substances like hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).