ESYS 10:  Ozone Depletion


 

Overview links:

The Science of Ozone Depletion (EPA)

Topics (with selected links):

UV radiation
Sun safety
Climate prediction center
UV radiation FAQ
Ultraviolet Index: What you need to know (American Academy of Dermatology)
Sunscreens and melanoma risk (American Academy of Dermatology)
Aging Skin Net [with really frightening skin cancer photos] (American Academy of Dermatology)

The Ozone Layer Where is it? How much ozone is there?
Ozone and Ultraviolet Research and Monitoring (Environment Canada)
Ozone Layer Introduction FAQ
What is a Dobson Unit? (TOMS satellite program, NASA)

Chapman Mechanism How does the ozone layer work?
Ozone Hole Tour (University of Cambridge)

Catalytic destruction of ozone
Stratospheric Chlorine and Bromine (FAQ)

The Antarctic Ozone Hole
Antarctic Ozone Hole FAQ

Midlatitude Ozone depletion Policy response: Montreal Protocol
World Bank Montreal Protocol
UN Environmental Program Ozone Secretariat