This introduction to ozone depletion first describes the causes and effects of ozone depletion, and then explains some of the solutions. Follow Farley the reporter as he learns about this issue. Links are provided along the way to more detailed information found elsewhere on the site. The Antarctic Ozone Hole View an animation of the 1995 hole, read why it occurs over the South Pole, and consider the many ways to measure the hole. Current Progress of the Antarctic Ozone Hole View a page from NOAA Climate Prediction Center's web site, which shows weekly updates of the hole.
Many internal links allow more in-depth reading.
When Less Is Not Enough Written by the National Safety Council's Environmental Health Center, this guide provides a well-rounded description of ozone depletion, its causes, and its impacts. Ozone-Depleting Substances, ODPs, GWPs, and CAS Numbers Myth vs. Measurement A series of responses to the most common misundertandings about ozone depletion. A response to common questions about the ozone layer's recovery. The Effects of Ozone Depletion A basic description of how ozone depletion harms human health and the environment, with links to more detailed information.