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    Essay ON "Ozone Layer Depletion-Causes, Effects & Solutions"

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    The document discusses the causes, effects, and solutions regarding ozone layer depletion. It explains that the ozone layer protects the Earth from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, but that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used in industries are depleting the ozone layer when they reach the stratosphere. This causes a chemical reaction that destroys ozone molecules. Ozone layer depletion leads to increased UV exposure, which can cause health issues in humans like skin cancer and eye damage, as well as issues for plants and animals. Suggested solutions include reducing CFC use, using public transportation, and passing laws to limit ozone-depleting substances and fertilizers.

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    The document discusses the causes, effects, and solutions regarding ozone layer depletion. It explains that the ozone layer protects the Earth from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, but that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used in industries are depleting the ozone layer when they reach the stratosphere. This causes a chemical reaction that destroys ozone molecules. Ozone layer depletion leads to increased UV exposure, which can cause health issues in humans like skin cancer and eye damage, as well as issues for plants and animals. Suggested solutions include reducing CFC use, using public transportation, and passing laws to limit ozone-depleting substances and fertilizers.

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    The document discusses the causes, effects, and solutions regarding ozone layer depletion. It explains that the ozone layer protects the Earth from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, but that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used in industries are depleting the ozone layer when they reach the stratosphere. This causes a chemical reaction that destroys ozone molecules. Ozone layer depletion leads to increased UV exposure, which can cause health issues in humans like skin cancer and eye damage, as well as issues for plants and animals. Suggested solutions include reducing CFC use, using public transportation, and passing laws to limit ozone-depleting substances and fertilizers.

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    Essay ON "Ozone Layer Depletion-Causes, Effects & Solutions"

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    Ayushi Agarwal
    The document discusses the causes, effects, and solutions regarding ozone layer depletion. It explains that the ozone layer protects the Earth from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, but that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used in industries are depleting the ozone layer when they reach the stratosphere. This causes a chemical reaction that destroys ozone molecules. Ozone layer depletion leads to increased UV exposure, which can cause health issues in humans like skin cancer and eye damage, as well as issues for plants and animals. Suggested solutions include reducing CFC use, using public transportation, and passing laws to limit ozone-depleting substances and fertilizers.

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    The document discusses the causes of ozone layer depletion such as CFCs, its impacts on humans, plants and animals, and some steps individuals can take to reduce it.

    Industries that use chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in manufacturing insulating foams, solvents, soaps, air-conditioners and refrigerators are the main cause of ozone layer depletion.

    Exposure to increased UV rays due to ozone layer depletion can lead to health issues in humans such as skin cancer, eye damage, damage to immune system and difficulty in breathing.

    ESSAY

    ON
    OZONE LAYER DEPLETION-
    CAUSES,EFFECTS & SOLUTIONS

    The environment is protecting sheet to us


    from god, if we destroy it, it will uncover
    us. We all have experienced the suns
    intensity ripping through our skin on a hot
    afternoon. We know that the sun is millions of
    kilometres away from our planet earth then
    why do we still feel the heat?
    The rays of the sun contains Ultra Violet(UV)
    Rays. UV rays are not all bad, because it
    helps human with vitamin D. But too much of
    it is very dangerous. Ozone is a colourless
    gas which is found in the stratosphere of our
    upper atmosphere. The layer of ozone gas is
    what which protects us from the harmful UV
    radiations of the sun. This layer is
    approximately 20 to 30 km above earth. The
    thickness of ozone layer varies seasonally &
    geographically.
    The reduction in the amount of ozone in the
    stratosphere is termed as ozone depletion.
    Industries that manufacture insulating foams,
    solvents, soaps, air-conditioners and
    refrigerators use Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC).
    Depletion of ozone begins when CFCs get
    into the stratosphere by wind action. Ultra
    Violet radiations from the sun breaks up these
    CFCs and release chlorine atom which react
    with ozone, starting a chemical cycle that
    destroys ozone in that area. One chlorine
    atom can break apart more than 100,000
    ozone molecules.
    Depletion of the ozone layer has major impact
    on life of humans, animals and plants. In
    humans, exposure to UV rays can lead to
    health issues such as- skin cancer, eye
    damage, damage to immune system, difficulty
    in breathing etc. UV rays adversely affects the
    different species of amphibians causing
    deformities, retinal damage & blindness in
    some species. It also alters the physiological
    & development processes in plants.
    At individual level each & everyone can
    contribute towards reducing ozone layer
    depletion by buying and using recycled
    products, saving energy, using public
    transport and most important that we can do
    is to spread awareness and encourage
    people to dispose fire-extinguishers & air-
    conditioners unit containing ODS (ozone
    depleting substance). Also we can encourage
    local political representatives to raise a
    campaign to put forth laws governing
    fertilizers use as they produce nitrous oxide
    which is main culprit in depletion of ozone. So
    lets protect our mother who nourish us.
    Safe Ozone, our planets safe zone

    Submitted by: Ayushi Agarwal


    LNCTS- CS- V semester
    Section-A

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