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Mario Molina
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Mario Molina

Chemistry / Atmospheric Science

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Mario Molina Mario Molina was a Mexican chemist who shared the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking research demonstrating that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) deplete the stratospheric ozone layer. His findings, published in a 1974 paper with F. Sherwood Rowland, directly led to the 1987 Montreal Protocol, one of the most successful international environmental agreements in history. He remained an influential voice on climate policy until his death in 2020.

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Mario Molina was a Mexican chemist who shared the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking research demonstrating that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) deplete the stratospheric ozone layer. His findings, published in a 1974 paper with F. Sherwood Rowland, directly led to the 1987 Montreal Protocol, one of the most successful international environmental agreements in history. He remained an influential voice on climate policy until his death in 2020.

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Mario Molina is profiled in Peoplebio under Chemistry / Atmospheric Science. Current rank signal: #365. Trend score: 3.

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1940s
1943

Birth

Born in Mexico City, Mexico

personal
2020s
2026

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2026

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"Profile note: Mario Molina is tracked in Peoplebio for impact in Chemistry / Atmospheric Science."

Mario Molina·Peoplebio editorial note·2026

"Profile summary: Mario Molina was a Mexican chemist who shared the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking research demonstrating that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) deplete the stratospheric ozone layer."

Mario Molina·Peoplebio editorial note·2026

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Mario Molina·Peoplebio editorial note·2026

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