The Depletion Of The Ozone Layer

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carbon atoms which all form bonds
with the rare ozone molecules. A few more products with CFC's are coolants
for refrigerators and air conditioners, foam products, such as cups, and
insulation for houses.

Considering that ozone molecules are so rare, it is extremely
important to keep them intact. Without them, radiation would leak into the
earth at tremendous amounts. The radiation comes in the form of UV rays
that cause many types of cancer. Pollution also plays a role in how severe
the problem gets. It will eventually eat a hole in the ozone layer and
global warming will occur and the average temperature will increase.

The release of CFC's and pollution in an area doesn't always mean
that the ozone of that area is thinning at a faster rate than it is
anyplace else. The Antarctic and Arctic areas seem to be hit the hardest
with thinning ozone problems. Even though nothing has been proven for this
problem in the Arctic and Antarctic area, many ideas have been ...

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