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Hey Students,

Here are a couple of videos about one project that I found interesting.  It does not go into depth about the actual data collected but it is a place to start.  I encourage you to watch these videos, but find your own topic to research - there are a lot of other options.

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April 12, 2011

Ozone Depletion and what the European Union is doing about it



Ozone, or trioxygen, is a triatomic molecule, consisting of three oxygen atoms. It is an allotrope of oxygen that is much less stable than the diatomic allotrope (O2). Ozone is very harmful to us if it is in the lower atmosphere but it is very useful and crucial in the upper atmosphere in protecting the way of life as we know it today. It is very important we protect this layer of ozone because it is one of our only defenses against the universe.


The European Union has a strong commitment to protect the ozone layer. To help with the recovery of the ozone, the European Union has gone beyond what is required of them under the international agreements. They have already reduced their consumption of ozone destroying substances to 0 as controlled under the Montreal Protocol. (10 years ahead of its obligation)


Additionally, the European Union has put in controls for any use of ozone depleting substances that are not considered as consumption under the Montreal Protocol, such as uses of ODS (ozone depleting substances) as feedstock in the chemical industry. In particular the European Union has banned the use of the toxic methyl bromide for any kind of fumigation.


The European Union legislation has not only been very effective in controlling ozone depleting substances but also acted as a driver for the development of innovative technologies such as alternatives for methyl bromide alternatives.


I believe the European Union has done an incredible job of saving the ozone. They eliminated their consumption of ozone destroying substances 10 years ahead of their commitment!! Their strong commitment to protect the ozone layer inspired me to do something. As for “do I think it will work?” Well of course! They have already reduced their use of ozone depleting substances to ZERO!!! I am not sure if this might be implemented in Canada because I am not sure what most of the ozone depleting substances are. But I do believe that this should be implemented in Canada because it seems like such a simple thing to do to save our ozone!


http://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/ozone/index_en.htm (regulation)


http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32009R1005:EN:NOT (substances that deplete the Ozone)


http://ec.europa.eu/clima/documentation/ozone/docs/statistical_factsheet6_en.pdf (statistics)


http://ec.europa.eu/clima/faq/ozone/index_en.htm (FAQ)


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  1. DylantbHApril 15, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    The European Union seems to be the only place doing the best they can for helpnig to protect and preserve the ozone. Hopefully many places around the world will see this and help by steppnig up.

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