Final Thoughts and Conclusion
There is no doubt that the problem of
ozone depletion exists and deserves extensive research and attention. With the release of each and every CFC, our
ozone layer takes one small step towards its destruction. The decision to ban completely CFCs sooner
than later cannot be decided by the United States or even the United
Nations. The entire world must unite in
order to expel this problem forever.
The effects of ozone depletion are
real and of great global significance.
Lower ozone levels cause an increase in UV-B radiation reaching the
earth’s surface harming plant, animal, and marine life. Humans are adversely affected as well as the
risk of skin cancer and decreased immunity level becomes more serious. It is only in the last few years that
effects of previous legislation banning the use of CFCs are becoming
apparent. Speeding the process of
reduction of CFCs can only help the environment.
Still new problems arise that need to
be addressed. Illegal trading of CFCs has
become a serious issue in the fight against ozone depletion. It is often easier for a company to buy or
smuggle illegal CFCs than it is to pay the increased costs due to heightened
taxes.
It is important that we as individuals
educate ourselves of the truths concerning the depletion of ozone. If each human in this world would be willing
to make a small sacrifice for the greater good, the future of our ozone layer
would undoubtedly would be secure.
