{"id":6888,"date":"2026-09-14T14:13:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T20:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parquelamexicana.mx\/?p=6888"},"modified":"2026-09-14T14:13:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T20:13:33","slug":"the-ozone-layer-what-it-is-why-it-matters-and-how-we-can-protect-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parquelamexicana.mx\/en\/the-ozone-layer-what-it-is-why-it-matters-and-how-we-can-protect-it\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ozone Layer: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How We Can Protect It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Although we can&#8217;t see it, the ozone layer is&nbsp;<strong>one of the most important natural barriers protecting life on Earth<\/strong>. It is found primarily in the stratosphere, dozens of kilometers above the surface, and its&nbsp;<strong>main function is to absorb much of the most harmful ultraviolet radiation<\/strong>&nbsp;coming from the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms, it works like a&nbsp;<strong>natural filter<\/strong>. Without this protection, people, animals, plants, and crops would be far more exposed to UV-B radiation, which is associated with damage to the skin, eyes, and different ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2.jpg?resize=800%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/\">canva<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Exactly Is Ozone?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ozone is a&nbsp;<strong>gas made up of three oxygen atoms<\/strong>. When concentrated in the upper layers of the atmosphere, it plays a&nbsp;<strong>protective role<\/strong>, helping block between 97% and 99% of ultraviolet-B radiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem began when certain human-made gases reached this part of the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3.jpg?resize=800%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/\">canva<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are CFCs, and Why Were They a Problem?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CFCs, or chlorofluorocarbons, were used for decades in refrigerators, air-conditioning systems, aerosols, and foams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They seemed extremely useful, but once they reached the stratosphere,&nbsp;<strong>they could release chlorine and contribute to the destruction of ozone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1974, scientists&nbsp;<strong>Mario Molina and Sherwood Rowland warned about this risk<\/strong>. Their research helped change the way the world understood these gases and, years later,&nbsp;<strong>helped drive international agreements to reduce their use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4.jpg?resize=800%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/\">canva<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The World Could Have Been Much Hotter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most surprising facts is that protecting the ozone layer also helped slow global warming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientific simulations show that if CFC levels had continued to rise unchecked, ultraviolet radiation would have seriously damaged trees, plants, and soils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This would have reduced their ability to absorb carbon and could have resulted in 580 billion metric tons less carbon being stored in the biosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result would have been a planet with&nbsp;<strong>more than 2.5\u00b0C (4.5\u00b0F) of additional warming<\/strong>&nbsp;by the end of the century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mexico Also Played an Important Role<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mexico has eliminated around&nbsp;<strong>99% of its peak consumption of ozone-depleting substances<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2005, the country stopped consuming CFCs and closed a major production facility. In 2014, it also eliminated the agricultural use of methyl bromide, another substance that damages the ozone layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next goal is to complete the phaseout of HCFCs by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/7.jpg?resize=800%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/7.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/7.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/7.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/7.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, 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there are also everyday actions that can help keep this progress moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important is to&nbsp;<strong>properly maintain refrigerators and air-conditioning systems<\/strong>, since some older appliances may contain refrigerants that should not be released directly into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"6878\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5.jpg?resize=800%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/parquelamexicana.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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or service that can properly recover and handle the refrigerant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can also choose&nbsp;<strong>more efficient appliances and technologies that use refrigerants with a lower environmental impact<\/strong>, as well as&nbsp;<strong>reduce unnecessary energy consumption<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there is something less obvious but just as important:&nbsp;<strong>staying informed<\/strong>. The recovery of the ozone layer shows that consumer choices, regulation, and technological advances can work together when there is awareness of a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The health of our planet can also be seen through much smaller signals. Butterflies, for example, can reveal important changes in ecosystems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn what the ozone layer is, why it protects life on Earth, how it is recovering, and what we can do to help protect it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":6870,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,92],"tags":[110,114,113,112,109,111],"class_list":["post-6888","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","category-science","tag-air","tag-cfc","tag-gas","tag-global-warming","tag-ozone","tag-pollution"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Ozone Layer: What It Is and How We Can Protect 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