1. ozone depletion
... ozone at ground level are dangerous to breathe because ozone is a very reactive gas and can damage lung tissue. It can also damage plants and buildings. According to scientists, certain man-made chemicals are major contributors to the problem of ozone depletion. "These chemicals are called Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) and include many gases containing chlorine and bromine, such as: chlorofluorocarbons ... zooplankton are highly sensitive to UV radiation, as they lack the protective UV-B absorbing layers that higher forms of plants and animals have. More UV-B radiation reduces the amou...
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