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In Janice Armes essay, "A Shattered Sky," she argues that life on earth is dependent upon a balance by nature and its ability to stabilize itself. She states that the large amounts of chlorofluorocarbons released into the atmosphere is the cause of the rapid rate of ozone depletion in the stratosphere. The satellite photos of the ozone layer above Antarctica show proof of rapid ozone depletion. Ozone depletion harms humans because extended exposure to UV radiation can cause melanoma and retinal damage. Education and awareness about CFCs and their effect on the ozone layer is an important responsibility individuals need to take to prevent the unnecessary use of CFCs. I agree with Janice Armes and believe that humans need to reduce usage of CFCs and find better alternatives.
CFCs are compounds made up of chlorine, fluorine and carbon atoms. They where considered a miracle gas because they are inert. Thomas Midgley Jr., the co-inventor of CFC-12, demonstrates the non-toxicity of Freon......


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