The Ozone Layer - The Ozone Layer Hole and Air Pollution
Find the latest research about the size of the ozone layer hole and the ways to reduce CFCs in the atmosphere in a comprehensive guide to ozone understanding. Learn the difference between good and bad ozone, air pollution that affects ozone distribution, and the ways you can help the environment and the atmosphere.
The formation of smog is hazardous to your health especially if you live in a big sunny city. One of the main components of photochemical smog is ozone. When ozone is formed high in the atmosphere, it filters out UV radiation from the sun. But when ozone is formed from the burning of fossil fuels in the lower atmosphere, it is called ground level ozone and is dangerous to breathe. Find out now how smog is formed and how you can protect yourself.
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer has been hailed as one of the most successful international environmental treaties ever. Discussions of the basic rules of the treaty and the chemical compounds known to deplete the ozone layer creating the ozone hole are discussed with links to deeper references.
Ozone layer depletion is one of the number one concerns of many citizens around the world. Without the blanket of protection this stratospheric layer provides, earth would be riddled with UV radiation thereby destroying life on earth. NASA scientists are now teamed up with University of Cambridge scientists for a world class study on the dynamics of the atmosphere in a cooperative research effort designed to cure the world of CFC and halogen pollutants.
There is a war going on! How does the ozone layer protect and shield our Earth? And why do chemicals break ozone molecules apart? Find out!
Don't ignore the warnings about ozone. Ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere is bad, but we have an even bigger problem with ground level ozone. Find out what you can do to prevent illnesses and environmental pollution in this list of ways to keep safe during ozone alert days from your local news forecast.
Street interviews with people indicate the top reasons ozone warnings are ignored. With increased chances for environmental pollution causing ill health effects, citizens are enlightened with ways NOT to ignore the EPA warnings.
How much of the headlines are true? Investigate global warming, the greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, deforestation and more from top experts.
