Ozone Dayby Bwalya Bwalya | 17-09-2018 17:47 |
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    Ultraviolet radiation as well as other cosmic radiation have the ability to destroy biotic factors(Plants as well as animals) causing skin disorders as well as various cancerous diseases and cataracts to humans. All forms of life are highly dependant on the existence of the ozone layer. Nevertheless, over the past decades ,there has been rapid increase in industrialization. Manufacturing activities, construction works and other developmental activities all resulting into the destruction of the ozone layer. The major cause of ozone depletion are then anthropogenic activities.Green house effect rapidly increases global temperatures and later affect rainfall distribution as well as climatic problems.Proper use of resources is of serious concern. People must learn to reduce their footprint and reduce, reuse and recycle as much material as they can. September 16th was the international day for the preservation of the ozone layer. It was a privilege to have been part of that event. Various Organizations ,Schools and Universities met to commemorate it. The theme for this year was "Keep cool and Carry on the Montreal Protocol.". The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by removing all production of various substances that cause the depletion of the ozone layer. The ozone day helped us reflect on the things we have done to protect the ozone layer and helped us address challenges being faced in phasing out ozone depleting substances. |
