The Antarctic ozone hole was first discovered in 1985. As a result, a mechanism for international cooperation was established by the Vienna Convention and tasked with responsibilities of researching ozone layer and ozone-depleting chemicals and their effects. It is at the Vienna Convention where the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete ozone layer was discussed…
Ozone Destruction
The ozone is a major component of the atmosphere that helps protect the Earth and keep the Earth within relatively stable conditions. As stratospheric ozone depletion occurs it poses several serious risk factors for Earth and society as a whole. While ozone depletion is still being studied every day by leading experts around the world…
Ozone Creation
The Ozone: What you need to know about the planetary blanket sheet that protects everyone from UV rays From a microscopic speck living at the bottom of the ocean to the foundation of a planet’s shield from ultraviolet rays? The process looked pretty nifty, as it started over a billion years ago and that shield…
The Atmosphere
The climate of a planet is dependent how far it is from the sun, its mass and the composition of its atmosphere. Out of the earth’s atmosphere, 78% is nitrogen, 21% is oxygen while other gases account for only 1%. The water vapor content in the atmosphere varies from 0 to 2% while carbon dioxide…
UV Index and Tanning
UV Index – Meaning: It is a measure of how strong is the sunburn and UV radiation at a given place and time. The UV index guide is there for a reason. It is to help you understand your potential risk to being out in the sun for too long. Some people might not know…