Trends in Emissions of Ozone-Depleting Substances, Ozone Layer Recovery, and Implication for Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure

The report also offers a glimpse into expectations for recovery of the ozone layer in a changing climate, as well as the first detailed look at U.S. role in emitting and reducing the emissions of the chemicals that deplete the ozone layer. The ozone layer, which surrounds the globe about 10-15 miles above the surface, protects living things from the suns harmful ultraviolet rays.

• | Author: U. S. Climate Change Science Program
• | Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Jul 02, 2014
• | Number of Pages: 238 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1500396230
• | ISBN-13: 9781500396237