Ozone layer
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The document discusses the fragile ozone layer that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun. In 1980, scientists discovered a massive ozone hole developing over Antarctica, and cases of skin cancer and effects on vegetation were rising. The main cause of the ozone layer's destruction was found to be CFC gases, and the biggest CFC producer in Europe, the United Kingdom, exports them to over 100 countries. Greenpeace argues CFC use must be prohibited to avoid catastrophe, though some industries rely on them.
Ozone layer
- 2. | In the stratosphere, is a fragile layer that protects the world frommuch of the harmful ultraviolet radiaction that comes from the Sun
- 3. In 1980, the scientist were alarmed to discover that our planet was developing a massive hole above Antarctica, in the northem hemisphere
- 4. The number of cases of skin cancer was rasing
- 5. Ultraviolet radiaction was affecting vegetation
- 6. The main cause of this gradual destruction of the ozone layer was found to be the gases known as CFCs (chlorofluocarbons)
- 7. The biggest producer of CFCs in Europe is United Kingdom. They export CFCs to 117 countries.
- 8. Greenpeace believes that they must prohibit the manufacture and use use of CFCs if they are to avoid a catastrophe, but some industries cannot survive without them…