The ozone layer is the layer of ozone in the stratosphere that filters out hazardous ultraviolet radiation, which is linked to increases in the frequency of skin cancer and other problems. Sites in this category discuss the ozone layer.
Recommended Resources
European Environment Agency - Ozone Depletion
The European Environment Agency provides information on a number of ozone depletion topics, including target statements, as well as data reports and recent tests.
http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/climate
The Environment Canada web site provides information on the issues surrounding the stratospheric ozone, as well as the programs in place to help stop ozone depletion.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/ozone/
Stratospheric Ozone Measurement
Web site provides current and archived stratospheric ozone measurements as well as information about ozone depletion in the United Kingdom.
http://www.airquality.co.uk/archive/ozone/
Stratospheric Ozone Monitoring and Research
Web site provides comprehensive research and technical information, as well as real-time and historical monitoring data on the ozone layer and its depletion.
http://www.ozonelayer.noaa.gov/
The Ozone Hole web site features a wealth of information about the ozone layer; including a fact sheet for children, as well as images showing its depletion since 1980.
http://www.theozonehole.com/
THESO, the Third European Stratospheric Experiment on Ozone was created to improve understanding of the causes of ozone depletion over continental Europe.
http://ec.europa.eu/research/envsc/theseo.html
