大气污染：臭氧空洞、温室效应、酸雨 Global Issues Ozone Depletion, Global Warming and Acid Rain.ppt

Global Issues: Ozone Depletion, Global Warming and Acid Rain Introduction About ozone depletion Causes of ozone depletion Effects of ozone depletion Solutions in tackling ozone depletion About global warming About greenhouse effect Sources of greenhouse gases Effects of global warming Discussion of controversial views Solutions in tackling global warming About acid rain Causes of acid rain Effects of acid rain Solutions in tackling acid rain Conclusion Introduction Air pollution is exerting increasing impact on the environment. Humans have been altering the chemistry of the atmosphere on a global scale. These changes may: Modify the global climate Threaten the health of human beings Create many environmental problems such as Acid rain Depletion of ozone layer Global warming Seriously upset the global ecosystem What is ozone depletion? Ozone is a highly reactive gas comprising triatomic oxygen Ozone layer in the stratosphere protects the Earth’s surface from UV light Ozone depletion refers to a lowered concentration of ozone in the upper atmosphere “Holes” are formed More UV radiation is reaching the Earth’s surface What are the causes of ozone depletion? Presence of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Presence of oxides of nitrogen Presence of halogens Presence of bromine The radicals would speed up the loss of ozone because they constantly re-emerge to trigger another reaction What are the effects of ozone depletion? UV radiation is absorbed by DNA and modifies them, affecting the expression of genetic information A higher incidence of skin cancer,lung diseases and cataract Reduce the yields of crops Disruption of the ecological balance in the ocean A higher incidence of photochemical smog What can we do to solve the problems of ozone depletion? Reduce emissions of ozone-depleting chemicals Reduce the uses of aerosol sprays Use the aerosol sprays that are free of CFC compounds instead What is global warming? Global warming refers to the gradual increase in