What are the solutions to the problem of ozone depletion?

Answer 1

We could stop making chemicals that destroy ozone. We could stop buying products that are made in countries that are not bound by agreements to reduce or eliminate ozone destroying chemicals. About 2/3 of the man-made ozone destruction is related to CFC-11 and CFC-12.

Answer 2

If Ozone depletion at high altitudes is occurring the issue would be serious. That is why reactionary groups have so quickly and strongly demanded legal changes in a handful of countries.

The ozone layer protects us from deadly amounts of UV-B radiation. The layer is 5 mm thick most of the time and the two poles show thinning for a brief period down to 1 mm of thickness. This thinning is not really a hole, but is referred to it for the shock affect it has on people. The thin area is a known natural event that occurs over both poles because the sun is not able to reach the ozone layer there.

The issue of man's involvement began when trace elements of CFC's were discovered in this area in the 80's. These CFC's have chlorine in them and chlorine is known to react with ozone. It is quite possible that there is some man induced affect on this gigantic hole that forms for a brief period each year. Because we have only known about this issue for such a short time we do not have a complete understanding of the issue.

Local ozone is different then ozone at altitude. Ozone, like CFC's is heavier then air. Thus ground ozone from pollution does not help with total mass in the ozone layer. Local ozone is a poison and steps should be made to reduce these levels as much as possible.

If man has any involvement in any depletion in ozone is questionable. The idea that the ozone layer itself is outside of any norms is still an unknown, so man's involvement can not be identified. We do know the largest depletion on record happened in the 1800's due to very natural forces and the planet recovered quickly. We have roughly twenty years of accurate data on an object that appears to have a 100K year cycle (like the rest of our planet) The politics is running far faster then the science on this issue.

Answer 3

Some solutions to ozone depletion include reducing the use of ozone-depleting substances like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), promoting the use of environmentally friendly alternatives, enforcing international agreements such as the Montreal Protocol, and raising awareness about the issue to encourage individuals and industries to take action. Additionally, implementing policies and regulations that restrict the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances can help address the problem.

Answer 4

The cause of ozone depletion is CFCs. The use of CFCs have been banded in the USA and other countries.

Answer 5

Ozone depletion can be stopped. We have to curb the use of CFC's.