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Why is ground-level ozone pollution not the same as the stratospheric ozone layer?
Ground-level ozone is formed from pollution reactions and is harmful to health. Stratospheric ozone protects us from UV. Ground-level ozone cannot reach the stratosphere to repair the ozone layer. The problems require different solutions.
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How long will the ozone layer take to fully recover?
Estimates suggest full recovery by around 2070 if ozone-depleting chemicals are completely phased out. The recovery is slow because CFCs persist in the atmosphere for 50 to 100 years. Continued adherence to the Montreal Protocol is essential.
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Are there natural sources of ozone-depleting chemicals?
Most ozone-depleting chemicals are human-made. Natural sources produce some chlorine from sea salt, but this is recycled within the troposphere and does not reach the stratosphere. Human CFCs are the dominant cause of stratospheric ozone depletion.
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