Ozone - page 2

How does ozone effect animals?
Ozone appears to be a weak mutagen and to produce chromosomal abnormalities. Defects in defense against airborne infection are present in animals, whi...
What are the effects of ozone in animals and plants?
There is concern that ozone depletion may lead to a loss of plant species and reduce the global food supply. Plants form the basis of the land food we...
What is destroyed by chlorofluorocarbons?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and halons destroy the earth's protective ozone layer, which shields the earth from harmf...
Are you winning on ozone threats?
Is the ozone still at risk?Is the ozone being destroyed?What are some threats to the ozone layer?What does ozone protect us from?What happens if the ...
How does the ozone hole change the seasons?
When it's intact, the ozone layer absorbs UV light, which warms the stratosphere. When the ozone hole forms each spring, total ozone concentrations in...
How can the ozone layer be prevented?
Buy air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment that do not use HCFCs as refrigerant. Buy aerosol products that do not use HCFCs or CFCs as propellan...