Why You Don't Hear About the Ozone Layer Anymore
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Provided by: Vox|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This video explains how the hole in the ozone layer was formed, what was done to address it, and how society can apply these strategies to climate change.
- The ozone layer was predicted to be completely destroyed by 2050, but the Montreal Protocol to phase out ozone-damaging substances was eventually signed by every nation and today the ozone layer is expected to recover by 2065.
Subjects: Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Civics
Authors: Vox
Region: Polar Regions, Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- This video interviews Dr. Solomon, a scientist who was instrumental in the discovery of what caused the hole in the ozone layer.
- This video uses graphs and interviews to make the information more engaging and easy to understand.
Additional Prerequisites
- There are ads before or during the video.
- Students should be comfortable reading graphs and should be familiar with the metric system.
Differentiation
- The chemical reaction between CFC's and ozone is explained, so a chemistry class could use this as an example of a chemical reaction.
- The Montreal Protocol is a unique treaty and would be a great topic to cover in a social studies or government class.
- Biology and science classes could use this video when discussing the electromagnetic spectrum, the atmosphere, the requirements of life on Earth, photosynthesis, food webs, and evolution.
- Some related sources are Climate Contributions, Climate Politics, and Essentials of Environmental Science: Understanding the Atmosphere.
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