Our part to protect Ozone layer!

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Our part to protect Ozone layer!
by \| 13-09-2014 14:56 0
The Health effects of OZONE DEPLETION: Increased UV levels at the earth's surface are damaging to human health. The negative effects include increases in the incidence of certain types of skin cancers, eye cataracts and immune deficiency disorders. Increased penetration of UV results in additional production of ground level ozone, which causes respiratory illnesses.Ozone-depleting substances are still present in many older types of equipment and appliances so awareness of how to deal with these is crucial. Here are some practical things individuals can do to help protect the ozone layer: Make sure that old refrigerators and air conditioners are disposed of safely by giving them to a recycling yard. Take care not to damage the cooling circuit which contains the ODS Ensure technicians repairing your refrigerator or air conditioner recover and recycle the old ODS so they are not released into the atmosphere When renovating your house, make sure that old insulation foams containing ODS are disposed of as environmentally hazardous waste Inform yourself about ozone depletion through further reading, and suggest activities to increase awareness of the problem and initiate local action. Let us all join our hands together to save our sky!! Aswathi JAYAKUMAR OOEHS,Girls Campus

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I appreciate your report emphasizing the importance of protecting the ozone layer indeed, without it, life could exist on the Earth, since the harmful UV rays would burn everything. Thanks for the report!
Posted 21-09-2014 23:07

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This is an apt article to highlight the International day for preservation of ozone layer. The tips were great and should be folowed by everyone. I had also posted an article on CFC's which I hope would give you more knowledge on ODS:
http://tunza.eco-generation.org/ambassadorReportView.jsp?viewID=8930&searchType=name&searchName=humaid&pageNumber=1
Posted 20-09-2014 20:13

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Really nice article! There are so many negative effects from the depletion of the ozone layer, and even more... It's a really good initiative for everyone to recycle air conditions and refrigerators, and even buy new ones which usually use alternatives to the harmful substances.
Posted 18-09-2014 01:38

Arushi Madan says :
Thanks for highlighting the significance and ways of protecting ozone layer especially that tomorrow 16th Sep is International day for preservation of ozone layer. We should try to use products which are labelled "Ozone Friendly " , Vehicle air conditioning units should regularly be checked for leaks.We should not use any aerosols with CFCs as propellant and there are many other ways to preserve ozone layer.
Broadly speaking , if we stop littering and try to use the three R's more often or always then the pollution in the air will decay and the holes in the ozone layer will patch.
Posted 16-09-2014 03:31

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Thanks AswathiJK JK for highlighting the health effects of ozone layer depletion. Of course the UV rays from sun directly falls on the earth due to depletion of ozone layer.Researchers also have documented changes in the reproductive rates of young fish, shrimp, and crabs as well as frogs exposed to excess ultraviolet B. Chlorine from CFCs reacts with ultraviolet rays, destroying ozone on a massive scale, up to 65 percent!!
Posted 15-09-2014 01:16

Rohan Kapur says :
Agreed Aswathi, recycling all old electronic & electrical items is a wise idea. UAE is proud to have such facilities & we all must make good use of the same.
Posted 14-09-2014 13:32