1. and the
ozone layer

2. |
In the stratosphere, is a fragile layer that protects the world
frommuch of the harmful ultraviolet radiaction that comes from
the Sun

3. In 1980, the scientist
were alarmed to
discover that our
planet was
developing a massive
hole above
Antarctica, in the
northem hemisphere

4. The number of cases of skin cancer was
rasing

5. Ultraviolet radiaction was affecting vegetation

6. The main cause of this gradual
destruction of the ozone layer was
found to be the gases known as
CFCs (chlorofluocarbons)

7. The biggest producer of CFCs in Europe is United
Kingdom.
They export CFCs to 117 countries.

8. Greenpeace believes that they
must prohibit the manufacture
and use use of CFCs if they are to
avoid a catastrophe, but some
industries cannot survive without
them…