polar ozone depletion
Polar ozone depletion refers to the continuous decrease in the protective layer of ozone gas in the Earth's polar regions, particularly the Arctic and Antarctic. This reduction is primarily caused by human-made chemicals known as ozone-depleting substances, leading to a thinner ozone layer and increased levels of harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the Earth's surface.
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