Ozone-Depleting Substances and Ozone Layer Recovery

Abstract

The intended audience for the report includes scientists, public sector decision makers (i.e., federal, state, and local governments), the private sector (chemical industry, transportation, and agriculture; and climate policy and healthrelated interest groups), the international community, and the general public. The Stratospheric Ozone Layer The stratospheric ozone layer acts as a protective shield that prevents most of the harmful UV radiation from the Sun from reaching the Earths surface.