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- Yes, I did
- Hey ! Did you attend the science webinar yesterday?
- Natural causes such as volcanic eruptions, sunspots, and stratospheric winds cause ozone layer depletion. However, these do not cause more than 1-2 % of the ozone depletion according.
- It was known to me that there are a few natural causes also which cause ozone depletion
- Yes, you are right. Some of the effects of ozone depletion include skin cancer, climate change, global warming. Melting of polar ice, food etc...
- What was more alarming was the effects of ozone layer depletion
- Indeed . It clearly shows that our actions can and will affect our planet.
- The 1985 discovery of the Antarctic hole was a wake - up call for all of us right?
- In a great show of solidarity, the Montreal protocol was signed by several countries in1987 promising to limit the use of CFCs, HCFCs and other substances that are harmful to the ozone layer. Nearly 100 harmful substances were phased out and production and consumption of these substances went down by 98%. The treaty not only saved the ozone layer, it has delayed climate change.
- So what can we do to revert this?
- There are many small ways in which we all can help. Remember the 3Rs, reduce – Reuse– Recycle. If you can walk or take the train or bus, please do so. This helps cut down onpollution caused by vehicle emissions. Buy energy efficient household appliances. Conserve energy! Use only household products that are Eco-Friendly. Stop using Pesticides. Plant more trees.
- Well, that’s a ray of hope ! We don’t need another crisis to take action. we can do ourshare now and prevent a crisis from happening.
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