04-17-2007, 08:25 PM
A 5% drop in ozone lasting forever (not only 4 years) increases UV exposure by say a few % more, so skin cancer rates may go up few % more. Is that a big deal.
Also most of the ozone damage will be near the polar regions, not uniformly over the globe, and not many humans live in the polar region.
I would be more worried about a large enough flare related EMP that can damage commnucations & power lines etc.
Also most of the ozone damage will be near the polar regions, not uniformly over the globe, and not many humans live in the polar region.
I would be more worried about a large enough flare related EMP that can damage commnucations & power lines etc.