OZONE the good the bad and the ugly O3O3O3O3
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What is ozone? O3O3O3O3
Good Ozone Located in stratosphere Protects us from UV rays
Good Ozone Without it: –More skin cancer –Cataracts –stunted plant growth –Weakens human immune system
Good ozone “hole” was caused by CFCs (chlorofluorcarbons) –Used in coolants (refrigerators, Air conditioners) –Foam –solvents
Ozone “hole” 2 nd smallest in 20 years! Nov. 9, 2012
Montreal Protocol Met in 1987 to phase out CFC’s- worldwide! Replaced with HFCs
Future ozone levels if no Montreal Protocol re_ozone_layer_concentrations.gif
Ozone hole? What do you think?
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BAD OZONE Located in troposphere Sunlight + heat + NO x + VOC = bad ozone
Sources of BAD ozone NOx and VOC are in –Car exhaust –Gasoline vapors –Chemical solvents –Coal electric plants
Problems with bad ozone Smog Inflames lung tissues
Ozone Action Days Michigan The Ozone Action season has ended for There were 20 Ozone Action days this year. Thank you for taking steps to keep the air cleaner in Southeast Michigan!
Ozone action days Occur in summer Usually peak in mid afternoon What NOT to do: Fill up gas tanks Use gas engines exercise
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