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“Why is the ozone layer depleting?”
The ozone layer is depleting primarily due to the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting substances that break down ozone molecules in the stratosphere through catalytic chemical reactions.
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This factor is causing a significant thinning of the ozone layer, especially over polar regions, leading to increased ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface. The depletion has been linked to higher rates of skin cancer and environmental harm.
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