We
all have a collective responsibility to save our lovely
planet from the effects of global warming. This site
provides information on this issue and also provides a
discussion platform for the readers to express their
concerns and opinions.
Ozone
Enviornmental Changes
Ozone
depletion environmental issues - 90% of earth's ozone is
concentrated in the Stratosphere. Stratospheric ozone
protects the earth from potentially damaging doses of
ultraviolet radiation. With the technological advances in
the past century various man made substances have caused
deletion of ozone from the Stratosphere. Depletion of
ozone in the stratophere could lead to significant
increases in UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface,
which could in turn lead to adverse human and animal
health effects, as well as ecosystem impacts. Climate
changes and global warming may lead to global catastrophe
endangering millions of people and animal lives. For more
information about Ozone depletion, visit US EPA.
An excellent article about Ozone hole, explains why and how ozone holes are
formed, and why we should be worried about these holes.
Widely known substances
that cause Ozone Depletion
- Refrigerants
- Insulating Foams
- Solvents
- Aerosols
Primary health issues
caused by UV
- Sunburn
- Skin Aging
- Various forms of Skin
Cancer
- Eye (Cataracts,
Cornea Damages etc.)
- Immune System
Climate Related
Resources
CAN
International: Network of enviornmental NGOs
working on climate related policy. The NGOs are trying to
limit human induces climate changes. For links to world
wide CAN offices, click here.
The Global Change provides archived content from
Global Change Magazine and the Global Change Digest.
Worldwatch.org is a leading source of information
on the interactions among key environmental, social, and
economic trends. A research library is available with
topics ranging from People, Nature, Energy, and Economy.
The research library includes extensive list of papers,
articles, books, press releases, and magazine articles.
Union of Concerned Scientists: UCS is an independent nonprofit
alliance of more than 100,000 concerned citizens and
scientists to build a cleaner and healthier environment.
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