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Read about ozone protection, the chemicals that can damage and deplete the ozone layer and what Australia, and the world, is doing to combat this major environmental issue.

Our factsheets will give you key information and our science pages provide detailed information. There is also a quiz to test your knowledge.

The ozone layer

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The ozone layer is the common term for the high concentration of ozone that is found in the stratosphere, it covers the entire planet and protects life on earth by absorbing harmful UV-B radiation.

  • Read the ozone layer factsheet
  • More information about the ozone layer

Ozone depleting substances

Klaxon air horn F12 freon (image taken as part of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas [OPSGG] program)

Ozone depleting substances are chemicals that destroy the earth’s protective ozone layer.

  • Read the ozone depleting substances factsheet
  • More information about the ozone depleting substances

Synthetic greenhouse gases

Synthetic greenhouse gases are artificial chemicals that were introduced as replacements for ozone depleting substances.

  • Read the synthetic greenhouse gases factsheet
  • More information about the synthetic greenhouse gases

Montreal Protocol

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Montreal Protocol is an international agreement designed to stop the production and import of ozone depleting substances.

  • Read the Montreal Protocol factsheet
  • More information about the Montreal Protocol

Quiz

How much do you know about the ozone layer, ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases? Take our quiz to find out.

All the information you need to get 10 out of 10 is on the four factsheets listed above. Good luck!

  • Quiz: Test your knowledge on ozone protection, ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases

Further information

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