The weather forcasters are a die hard bunch of guys/gals that feel they should stand pat on the position there is no such thing as Greenhouse Effect or World warming!
As I get older I’m told I seem to take a position of denial on a lot of topics.
Ok…just for a minute let’s get technical. ‘OZONE’ the primary component of smog, is a gas formed when nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbons combine in sunlight. In the atmosphere, ozone occurs naturally as a thin layer that protects us from the sun’s ultraviolet rays; but when it’s formed at ground level, it’s deadly.
Then – where does it come from?
Cars, trucks and buses…are one of the chief sources of ozone. Utilities, oil and chemical plants are also a large part of the problem.
Ozone is a shield for us here on earth and its lack is being blamed fo extensive damage to ‘pines’ in California and in the eastern United States – It’s also to blame for crop losses in many agricultural states.
What’s next?
As ozone diminishes in the upper atmosphere – the earth receives more ultraviolet radiation and it affects the well being of every person on the planet!
Now — lets look back over our shoulder.
Yes… the lack of ozone is allowing our earth to get more unfiltered sunshine…
Yes… the average temperature is increasing…
Yes… glaciers are melting more or faster…
Yes…we have to stop denying. Accept life…
We do have a greenhouse affect.
Ron, the smiling cashier….is gone
