The discussion centers around the implications of ozone depletion, particularly in relation to the percentage of solar radiation that is ultraviolet (UV) and its effects on Earth. Participants explore the significance of ozone depletion despite the limited amount of UV radiation reaching the surface and whether it should be a concern given recent developments in ozone layer recovery.
Participants express differing views on the significance of ozone depletion and whether it remains a pressing concern. While some believe it is less of an issue now, others maintain that the potential effects of UV radiation warrant ongoing attention.
Participants reference the percentage of UV radiation and its implications without fully resolving the complexities of its impact on life or the effectiveness of measures taken to address ozone depletion. The discussion reflects varying levels of concern and understanding of the topic.
That's a non-sequitur. Who cares what % of the sun is UV? You need to compare the effect of UV radiation reaching the Earth, with and without the ozone layer. If the (partial) absence of the ozone layer is sufficient to negatively affect life on Earth, then that's all that's necessary to create concern.Rahul Manavalan said:If only 14% of the total solar emission is in the UV region, why is ozone depletion a cause for concern.
Considering that only a small fraction of the sun's total radiation reaches earth.
This is due, in part, to ozone. Additionally, the tiny fraction of radiation that the ozone blocks is really harmful stuff. (UV)Rahul Manavalan said:Considering that only a small fraction of the sun's total radiation reaches earth.
No. You haven't put much thought into it in a long time because it isn't in the news anymore. It isn't in the news anymore because it has been successfully addressed:jackwhirl said:That said, the thought of ozone depletion doesn't keep me up at night. Should it?
http://www.weather.com/science/environment/news/ozone-hole-closing-nasaA hole in our atmosphere more than twice the size of the United States is finally beginning to close up, and might even be completely gone by the end of the century, according to a new study by NASA scientists.
The report was published in the journal Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. In short, it tells us that the measures taken to heal our ozone layer are, and will be, successful.