Ozone Depletion : Who is Affected?
The atmosphere is a blanket that covers the world and allows the living creatures of the world to survive. It holds in our oxygen and keeps the harmful UV rays away from the planet. Due to pollution and other causes, this blanket has been torn. Now we are not protected at the same level as before. Ozone depletion is one of the most significant environmental problems, which scientists around the world pays attention to, even in the United States. The ozone layer plays a critical role in filtering the appropriate amount of ultraviolet radiation (UV) penetrates to the surface of the earth. Ozone depletion, the result of over using chemicals such as chlorofluorocarbons and methyl bromide has caused many negative effects on humans, plants, marine ecosystems and materials; however, we can help to reduce further depletion by limiting the use of such chemicals, which has been attempted in some cities in the USA.According to the Center for International Earth Science Information Network (2001), the major substance that destroys the ozone layer is the chemical widely known as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). This substance was invented in 1920’s with the properties of low toxicity, nonflammability and nonreactivity with other chemicals. Becaus
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Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)
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