OZONE LAYER DEPLATION AND
ITS EFFECT ON THE POPULATION
Environmental protection is a vital aspect of life and any negative and positive impact on the environment, affects lives not only human lives but all living things In fact, it is detrimental if the impact is negative and profitable when it is positive.
Recently we all are perturbed about the excess heat we experience today. Incidentally we are ignorant of the causes and how we can protect ourselves from the effects. Definitely, we are all aware sunrays heat the earth. The sun is a flaming star full of burning hot gases. Its heat makes life on earth possible but along with its warmth, comes deadly Ultra Violet Rays- Uvs.
This Uvs harm all life on our planet, people, animals and plants. Luckily, our planet earth is protected by little molecules, which form the ozone layer. Our ozone defenders are very strong and smart. They actually let the sun’s life – giving warmth in, while keeping the deadly UVs out. Even so, the activities on earth are dangerous to the ozone defenders.
Chloro Floro Carbons (CFCS) are chemicals that destroy the ozone layer and even make a hole in it. In many countries CFCs are now replaced by new ozone friendly products, but there are still equipments containing these harmful chemicals such as some old refrigerators and air conditioners contain CFCs. Examples of CFCs are Halon used in some fire extinguishers, methyl Bromide, a pesticide used on some farms is also dangerous. These gases are not harmful when they are inside equipment but they become dangerous to the ozone layer once they escape.
It is not uncommon for one to have fun in the sun but we must protect ourselves, because getting too much sun can posse a lot of dangers. It should be noted that UV rays not only burn but also wrinkle ones skin and make the person look old. They also cause cataracts in eyes and this can lead to blindness, they can weaken ones body’s resistance to diseases, which can cause one to get sick more easily. Children are particularly in danger because Uvs damage could result to cancer later.
HOW DO WE PROTECT OURSELVES
To protect ourselves from the dangers of Uvs, we have to protect our skin with clothes, which cover our arms and legs. We should wear a hat to cover our heads and sunglasses to protect our eyes. Stay inside when the sun is high up in the sky, as a matter of fact, we should always try to stay in the shade. We could use sunscreen lotions if we can afford it. We advice our friends, sisters and brothers to protect themselves from the sun when they are outdoors. We should choose ozone friendly products. We should be conscious of the fact that only human beings can make a difference to save the ozone layer.
It is therefore an obligation for us to join in protecting all nature and us too. The United Nation Environment Programme booklet on OZZY OZONE DEFENDER OF OUR PLANET advices that, every one around the world can make a difference, because when it comes to protecting our planet earth, everything counts. Andjongo Raoul a young Environmentalist advised that we should seize from purchasing old refrigerators and air conditioners from abroad. They might be cheap, but very dangerous to our environment. However, parents need to check first the label behind these items to check the components they are made off. More so, our international traders who help clean up foreign countries from CFCs, think only of their lucrative income, but undermine the fact that lives are endanger.
Environmental protection is a vital aspect of life and any negative and positive impact on the environment, affects lives not only human lives but all living things In fact, it is detrimental if the impact is negative and profitable when it is positive.
Recently we all are perturbed about the excess heat we experience today. Incidentally we are ignorant of the causes and how we can protect ourselves from the effects. Definitely, we are all aware sunrays heat the earth. The sun is a flaming star full of burning hot gases. Its heat makes life on earth possible but along with its warmth, comes deadly Ultra Violet Rays- Uvs.
This Uvs harm all life on our planet, people, animals and plants. Luckily, our planet earth is protected by little molecules, which form the ozone layer. Our ozone defenders are very strong and smart. They actually let the sun’s life – giving warmth in, while keeping the deadly UVs out. Even so, the activities on earth are dangerous to the ozone defenders.
Chloro Floro Carbons (CFCS) are chemicals that destroy the ozone layer and even make a hole in it. In many countries CFCs are now replaced by new ozone friendly products, but there are still equipments containing these harmful chemicals such as some old refrigerators and air conditioners contain CFCs. Examples of CFCs are Halon used in some fire extinguishers, methyl Bromide, a pesticide used on some farms is also dangerous. These gases are not harmful when they are inside equipment but they become dangerous to the ozone layer once they escape.
It is not uncommon for one to have fun in the sun but we must protect ourselves, because getting too much sun can posse a lot of dangers. It should be noted that UV rays not only burn but also wrinkle ones skin and make the person look old. They also cause cataracts in eyes and this can lead to blindness, they can weaken ones body’s resistance to diseases, which can cause one to get sick more easily. Children are particularly in danger because Uvs damage could result to cancer later.
HOW DO WE PROTECT OURSELVES
To protect ourselves from the dangers of Uvs, we have to protect our skin with clothes, which cover our arms and legs. We should wear a hat to cover our heads and sunglasses to protect our eyes. Stay inside when the sun is high up in the sky, as a matter of fact, we should always try to stay in the shade. We could use sunscreen lotions if we can afford it. We advice our friends, sisters and brothers to protect themselves from the sun when they are outdoors. We should choose ozone friendly products. We should be conscious of the fact that only human beings can make a difference to save the ozone layer.
It is therefore an obligation for us to join in protecting all nature and us too. The United Nation Environment Programme booklet on OZZY OZONE DEFENDER OF OUR PLANET advices that, every one around the world can make a difference, because when it comes to protecting our planet earth, everything counts. Andjongo Raoul a young Environmentalist advised that we should seize from purchasing old refrigerators and air conditioners from abroad. They might be cheap, but very dangerous to our environment. However, parents need to check first the label behind these items to check the components they are made off. More so, our international traders who help clean up foreign countries from CFCs, think only of their lucrative income, but undermine the fact that lives are endanger.
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