ozone layer depletion

Outlines the main features of the debate about ozone depletion and provides background information on topics related to the issue, including the role of chemicals, important events, biographies of people working in the field, data, resources, and a glossary.

Explains how ozone holes happen, what effects they have on the environment, and what can be done about this problem.

Discusses such topics as the physical features, climate, plant and animal life, and environmental concerns related to the earth's polar regions.

Presents a realistic assessment of the threat posed by the growing loss of ozone. Explains how ozone is formed, and how scientists discovered that the ozone layer is vanishing.

Explains how ozone holes happen, what effects they have on the environment, and what can be done about this problem.

Explains the nature and importance of the ozone layer, how it is most likely damaged, and what measures are being taken to protect it.

Discusses the scientific studies of the ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere, and the causes and effects of depletions of this layer.

Studies the important role of atmospheric ozone in protecting the Earth, and tells how man-made chemicals are causing worrisome holes in the polar ozone layers.