The Potential Effects Of A Depleted Ozone Layer

The Potential Effects of a Depleted Ozone Layer

"And God said, let there be light and there was light and then God saw the
light, that it was good " ( Genesis 1: 3-4 ). Undoubtedly, light is good.
Without light man could not survive. Light is the ultimate cosmic force in this
universe allowing man to progress and flourish. In the form of heat, light from
the sun warms the Earth. Light, also, is the single most important factor
influencing the growth and development of plants. Photosynthesis, a process by
which plants incorporate light from the sun, allow plants to botanically grow
and survive. Certain forms of light are harmful and thus can be said are 'bad'.
A natural umbrella called the ozone layer protects the Earth and its inhabitants
by screening out this harmful light. For " millions of years ozone has been
protecting the earth " by absorbing ultraviolet or bad radiation from the sun (
Rowland, 1992, p.66 ). This natural umbrella protecting mankind has recently
suffered the effects of industrialized society. This " ozone shield is
dissipating " and the cause is laid primarily to man - made chemicals
( Bowermaster et al, 1990, p.27 ). If enough of these man - made
chemicals are released, " the ozone layer would be weakened to such an extent
that it does not filter out the sun's invisible and dangerous ultraviolet rays "
( Jones, 1992, p.36 ). Such a scenario would drastically alter society and the
environment. Ozone depletion has ...

The Potential Effects Of A Depleted Ozone Layer

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