The recovery of the Antarctic ozone layer and suggestions for addressing the global warming

Abstract

The ozone layer is a critical shield for humanity, located in the Earths atmosphere with a high ozone concentration. Its primary role is to absorb and filter out the majority of harmful ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun, which pose a threat to all living beings. However, the ozone layer suffered from very severe depletion. To counteract this, the Montreal Convention was established in 1987, mandating a reduction in chlorofluorocarbon emissions by humans. Because of the environmental problem of ozone layer destruction for a long time, based on some existing research background at this stage, people find that the ozone layer is gradually recovering through observation of some data. In this essay, it explains the causal factors behind the depletion of the Antarctic ozone layer, as well as the various elements that contribute to its recovery and their respective levels of significance, through some research. Additionally, this essay explores how these models can be applied to address other environmental concerns. To achieve a more comprehensive understanding of this subject, this paper has conducted an intensive search through various academic references. In conclusion, through the use of balloon and satellite ozone data, a chemistry-climate model, and volcanic aerosol measurements, the healing of the Antarctic ozone layer is contributed by three factors: chemical reduction, kinetics, and temperature. Among these factors, chemical factors have the greatest contribution.