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Ozone in the upper atmosphere absorbs high-energy ultraviolet radiation from the Sun, protecting living things on Earth's surface.

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SUPPORTED
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5 sources for · 0 against

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Is it true that ozone in the upper atmosphere absorbs high-energy ultraviolet radiation from the Sun, protecting living things on Earth's surface?

Yes. Scientific literature robustly supports the fact that stratospheric ozone absorbs high-energy ultraviolet radiation, thereby protecting life on Earth's surface from harmful health and environmental consequences.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 5 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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The claim is a fundamental, well-established scientific fact regarding atmospheric chemistry and radiation physics. Multiple retrieved papers (such as [0], [3], and [8]) explicitly discuss the role of stratospheric ozone in absorbing ultraviolet radiation and protecting the Earth's surface, while no papers refute this well-known mechanism.

Evidence for · 5
Stratospheric ozone, UV radiation, and climate interactions.
2023
Discusses how stratospheric ozone absorbs UV radiation and how the Montreal Protocol prevents harmful increases in surface UV.
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GH, B., AF, B., PJ, A., AR, K., JB, L., & RL, M. (2023). Stratospheric ozone, UV radiation, and climate interactions.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43630-023-00371-y

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Changes in tropospheric air quality related to the protection of stratospheric ozone in a changing climate.
2023
Examines how UV radiation drives tropospheric chemistry and how stratospheric ozone protects against excessive UV penetration.
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S, M., B, S., JD, L., T, S., MPS, A., KR, S., & SR, W. (2023). Changes in tropospheric air quality related to the protection of stratospheric ozone in a changing climate.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43630-023-00369-6

Ultraviolet-B radiation in relation to agriculture in the context of climate change: a review.
2023
Reviews how stratospheric ozone dynamics regulate the amount of UV-B reaching the Earth's surface and affecting ecosystems.
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W, L., MT, A., C, B., H, N., I, U., A, B., & HI, M. (2023). Ultraviolet-B radiation in relation to agriculture in the context of climate change: a review.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42976-023-00375-5

Environmental consequences of interacting effects of changes in stratospheric ozone, ultraviolet radiation, and climate: UNEP Environmental Effects Assessment Panel, Update 2024.
2025
Highlights the UNEP assessment confirming the protective role of the stratospheric ozone layer against harmful solar UV radiation.
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PJ, N., S, H., AT, B., DP, H., KC, R., D, V., SÅ, W., MAK, J., R, B., MPS, A., S, M., ML, H., T, S., KR, S., B, S., TJ, W., AM, H., KK, P., AL, A., LS, B., CC, W., L, Z., GH, B., A, B., PJ, A., G, C., RR, C., I, P., RE, N., CM, O., S, H., A, L., G, L., LE, R., AR, Y., TM, R., SA, R., PW, B., JF, B., AB, H., H, L., RM, C., R, O., ND, P., LE, R., QW, W., & RG, Z. (2025). Environmental consequences of interacting effects of changes in stratospheric ozone, ultraviolet radiation, and climate: UNEP Environmental Effects Assessment Panel, Update 2024.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43630-025-00687-x

Effects of Ozone-Depleting Substances on Ultraviolet Radiation and Skin Cancer Rates in Australia and the United States of America.
2026
Connects stratospheric ozone losses directly to increased surface UV radiation and subsequent health impacts like skin cancers.
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J, L., Z, H., J, K., K, K., S, H., R, L., CM, T., & S, M. (2026). Effects of Ozone-Depleting Substances on Ultraviolet Radiation and Skin Cancer Rates in Australia and the United States of America.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024gh001283

What does the evidence say?

The claim is a fundamental, well-established scientific fact regarding atmospheric chemistry and radiation physics. Multiple retrieved papers (such as [0], [3], and [8]) explicitly discuss the role of stratospheric ozone in absorbing ultraviolet radiation and protecting the Earth's surface, while no papers refute this well-known mechanism.

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