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How does the ozone hole affect the climate?
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The ozone hole is a region of the atmosphere that has been depleted in ozone. This depletion is caused by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and releasing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). When these gases are released into the atmosphere, they react with other chemicals to form compounds called ozone depleting substances (ODSs). These ODSs destroy the ozone layer, which allows more ultraviolet radiation from the sun to reach the Earth’s surface. This increased exposure to UV radiation can have harmful effects on living organisms, including humans.