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Aug 2021
26m 3s

What is the ozone layer?

Melissa and Jam, Bleav
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We've all heard about it. And most likely you've heard that it's in danger. But what is the ozone layer in the first place? And once we learn that, how about figuring out why it's in danger? Ok let's do it. 
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