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The ozonosphere may be a decrepit shield of gas which protects the world from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the earth. Today we celebrate 35 years of global ozone layer protection. World Ozone Day persisted September 16 per annum.
It shows that collective decisions and action, guided by science, are the sole thanks to solve major global crises. Due to this COVID-19 pandemic has brought such social and economic hardship, the ozone treaties’ message of working together consonant and for the collective good is more important than ever.
This reminds us that not only is ozone crucial for life on Earth, but that we must continue to protect the ozone layer for future generations. Number of commonly used chemicals are found to be extremely damaging to the ozonosphere. Just like Life on Earth would not be possible without sunlight same as Sunlight makes life possible, but the ozone layer makes life as we know it possible.
It is a day that is used for spreading awareness regarding the Ozone Layer’s depletion, as well as the search for solutions in order to preserve it. This year’s theme for the World Ozone Day 2020 is “Ozone for life: 35 years of ozonosphere protection. One of the important ways to protect ozone layer is to avoid using harmful products. We should avoid burning plastics and rubber tires. This day is celebrated on both national and international levels.
Governments from different countries conduct awareness programs to spread the usage of environmentally friendly and ozone protective products. Programs are also conducted in schools and colleges to show young ones how to protect our world. Different activities are managed by the teachers to develop awareness in students, in order that they can learn the utilization of environmentally friendly and ozone protective techniques.
People should also take some measures step to save this world, otherwise this world will end soon. We should promise ourselves that on this coming world ozone day will not perform any such activity which will be the reason of ozone depletion.