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Jenni MacLean
Jenni MacLean
In 1987 the Montreal Protocol was created in an attempt to phase out the production of chemicals responsible for the depletion of the ozone. This international treaty encouraged the use of chemicals like hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) that are much more reactive and will break apart before reaching the ozone layer.
Although hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) were instrumental in stopping the depletion of the ozone layer, they have very high thermal retention properties and are very strong greenhouse gasses.
Ozone depletion is a significant environmental issue that occurs when chemicals such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting substances (ODS) are released into the atmosphere and break down the ozone layer. The ozone layer is a region of the Earth's atmosphere that protects life on the planet from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
There are several acts and protocols that have been implemented to address ozone depletion:
There are several ways that individuals and communities can help mitigate ozone depletion:
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Jenni MacLean
Jenni MacLean
In 1987 the Montreal Protocol was created in an attempt to phase out the production of chemicals responsible for the depletion of the ozone. This international treaty encouraged the use of chemicals like hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) that are much more reactive and will break apart before reaching the ozone layer.
Although hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) were instrumental in stopping the depletion of the ozone layer, they have very high thermal retention properties and are very strong greenhouse gasses.
Ozone depletion is a significant environmental issue that occurs when chemicals such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting substances (ODS) are released into the atmosphere and break down the ozone layer. The ozone layer is a region of the Earth's atmosphere that protects life on the planet from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
There are several acts and protocols that have been implemented to address ozone depletion:
There are several ways that individuals and communities can help mitigate ozone depletion:
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