The phrase
"ozone layer" refers to a protective layer in the Earth's atmosphere made up of a gas called ozone. It acts like a shield, preventing harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the Sun from reaching us on the Earth's surface.
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- Changes in ozone layer concern mainly the stratosphere and I used to think there are very few molecules (even atoms, in fact) upward. (realclimate.org)
- Now, thanks to global warming and a depleted ozone layer, they can exist above ground. (parentpreviews.com)
- She has done research on ozone layer protection and nuclear chemistry, including environmental chemistry, specifically. (ieer.org)
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