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How does the ozone hole affect our environment?
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The ozone hole is a region of the stratosphere that is depleted in ozone. This depletion occurs because of human activities such as chlorofluorocarbon emissions, which are used in refrigerators and air conditioners. The ozone hole has been observed to be decreasing over time due to these emissions being reduced. As the hole decreases, it affects the climate by allowing more ultraviolet radiation to reach the surface of the Earth. This increased UV radiation can cause damage to plants, animals, and humans.