Protection of Ozone Layer
Ozone layer refers to natural gas in the upper part of the atmosphere and is made up of three oxygen atoms. It prevents harmful effects of the ultraviolet rays from harming humans and other organisms on the planet. It is normally found in the stratosphere. However, research and studies reveal that there is a gradual depletion of the ozone layer. Ozone layer can be protected through international and domestic action. For instance, there should be a restriction of imports or exports, and manufacturing of chemicals that will deplete the ozone layer. This can be easily attained by registration and license of affiliated commercial activities. Some fire extinguishers have halogenated hydrocarbon. They should be replaced with the ones that do not contain these harmful ozone-depleting chemicals or disposed of properly in hazardous waste centers. Again, people should avoid buying aerosol products which contain chlorofluorocarbons. For instance, these can be found in hairsprays, household products, and deodorants.
Old refrigerators, air conditioners, and freezers should be properly disposed and replaced with the modern ones. This is because these old appliances use chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) to work. Therefore, in an event that there is leakage, these harmful chemicals will be released into the environment thereby depleting the ozone layer. Some wood products are treated with methyl bromide, which is one of the ozone-depleting chemicals. They should be replaced immediately with wood products that are not treated with these chemicals. Another important protection method is advocating for the protection of ozone layer. This can be achieved through reaching out the local farmers and advising them to use suitable fertilizers on the same. Also, informing friends and other people on how they can help in protecting the ozone layer.
The ozone layer is made up of reactive trioxide compound. It is found it the stratosphere part of the planet. It is very important that the ozone layer should remain protected at all times since it acts as a sunscreen thereby protecting us from the dangerous UV rays. Studies show that one of the side effects of these rays is that they can cause skin cancer to humans. Protection of ozone layer includes the use of products or devices that do not have chemicals that can deplete the ozone layer and advocate for ozone layer protection.
