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What are the causes of ozone depletion?
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The primary cause of ozone depletion is the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) into the atmosphere. This has led to a decrease in the amount of ozone in the stratosphere, which is the layer of the atmosphere that absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Ozone helps protect life on Earth by absorbing harmful UV rays and blocking them from reaching the surface of the planet.