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Many things can be done to prevent depletion of the Ozone (Ozone Layer)

(a little background...) Ozone is comprised of 3 oxygen atoms, known as O3. When we hear the term Oxygen, it is usually referring to the Oxygen that we breathe, known as O2. O2 is a necessary component for life (almost all life) on Earth's surface - it is the form of Oxygen that we breathe; it is used in cellular respiration in animals and photosynthesis in plants. Ozone, or O3, is in fact toxic to living creatures, but without it we would be in a lot of danger - So how does that work? Ozone, is naturally found in the upper level of our atmosphere. It absorbs many of the harmful rays of the sun, known as Ultraviolet radiation (UV-A, UV-B and UV-C) which can cause cancer and cellular damage. Pollution is a major source of depletion of the Ozone layer. Many man-made pollutants contain compounds called Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and bromofluorocarbons. These compounnds can rise to the upper level of our stratosphere Where UV light breaks them into free radicals of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br). Each of these radicals is then free to react with O3 and catalyze a chain reaction capable of breaking down over 10,000 ozone molecules. IN SHORT- the compounds in Pollution from factories and aerosol cans can destroy ozone molecules, To prevent this laws have been passed to stop and control production of these compounds. You as an individual can help by lobbying in Congress, supporting environmental organizations and spreading the word to your friends, family and anyone you know about the causes and prevention of damage to Ozone.

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