OZONE LAYER DEPLETION

CAUSES OF DEPLETION

• The stratospheric ozone is being destroyed by a group of manufactured chemicals
• These chemicals Include chlorine, and Bromine
• About 90% of these manufactured chemicals in the atmosphere were emitted by industrialized countries
• Countries include; United States, china, and Many others
• CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons ) were banned in 1996

ANTHROPOGENIC

• It has been discovered that stratospheric ozone is depleting as a result in anthropogenic pollutants
• Depletion rates have been observed since the 1970's and a steady decline of 4% of the ozone depletes per decade

SOLUTION

• Avoid CFC use
• Promote ozone friendly products
• Refrain from using CFCs in schools and office buildings