Summary
In one of the great environmental success stories of our time, scientists say that a 35-year-old agreement has resulted in the steady and promising recovery of the Earth's ozone layer, a critical protective shield that blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Dr. Paul Newman, chief scientist for Earth sciences at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, joins William Brangham to discuss. For a transcript of this story, click here .Five Facts
- Who is interviewed in this story, and what is his background?
- What is the ozone layer?
- Why did holes begin to emerge in the ozone layer?
- How did the holes in the ozone layer affect people and the environment?
- When did the holes begin to repair themselves, and why?
Focus Questions
- What do you think we can learn from the way the problem with the ozone layer was addressed?
- Media literacy : Why do you think the NewsHour decided to highlight this story now, even though there isn't any current crisis or problem with the ozone layer?
- Optional, if short on time : See, Think, Wonder: What do you notice? What does the story make you think? What do you want to find out more about?
For More
What students can do : Check out the latest segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you're most interested in watching! You can start by reading the summary here : In the latest broadcast of the NewsHour, the latest on a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California during Lunar New Year celebrations. Then, the fallout for President Biden after an FBI search uncovered more classified materials at his Delaware home. Also a look at the state of abortion rights on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
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