The Antarctic Ozone Hole Is Healing And The Reason Is You
By
Umar Yousaf in
Facts
On 13th May 2017
Researchers say they have found the first clear evidence that the thinning in the ozone layer above Antarctica is starting to heal.
The scientists said that in September 2015 the hole was around 4 million km smaller than it was in the year 2000 - an area roughly the size of India.
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#1 Scientists claim that the ozone layer has been healing. It has shrunk in size by 4 million sq.km since the year 2000.
#2 The reason for this reversal is the global ban on the use of CFC’s.
#3 Refrigerators play a major part in producing CFC’s.
#4 The reduction in atmospheric chlorine played half of the role in the healing of the ozone layer.
#5 October is the month when the ozone hole is the largest, as compared to other months.
#6 It will still take almost another 50-100 years for the ozone layer to completely heal.
#7 Volcanoes are another reason for the depletion of ozone.
#8 Aerosol sprays play a huge role in damaging the ozone layer.
#9 As compared to CFC’s, rocket launches damage the ozone more. Therefore, this issue must be solved.
#10 Also, reduction in the use of pesticides has done their part in the healing of ozone.
