Ozone depletion: an ongoing and persistent issue

The ozone layer resides in the stratosphere of the Earth’s atmosphere, and is a protective layer that aids in the absorption of UV radiations emitted by the Sun. After the introduction and use of CFCs related products such as aerosol sprays, the depletion of the ozone layer has started to become a constant topic of discussion. The ozone depletion is a serious issue due to the gradual loss of this protection functions of the ozone layer that shields us from these harmful UV radiations that can cause damages to even our DNA, causing serious issues such as skin cancer.

The increasing ‘ozone hole’[1]

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References:

1: Bora C. [Internet]. 2016. Causes and Effects of Ozone Layer Depletion that are Painfully True. [cited 2017 Feb 1]. Available from: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ozone-layer-depletion-effects-and-causes-of-ozone-depletion.html

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