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On September 16, we celebrate International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer! This day was created in 1994 to recognize and commemorate the date that the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer came into force. Since then, this international agreement has been a major success in protecting our planet's ozone layer. We can be proud of what has been accomplished thanks to collective global action, and use this day as an opportunity to continue advocating for more protection of the ozone layer.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1974</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ozone Depletion Discovery</div><div class='timeline-text'>Scientists Mario Molina and Sherwood Rowland publish their research on the potential for chemical depletion of the ozone layer by human-made CFCs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Vienna Convention</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer is adopted, creating a framework for international cooperation to protect the ozone layer.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Montreal Protocol</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is agreed upon, which serves as an international treaty for phasing out the production of numerous substances responsible for ozone depletion.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Day Establishment</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations General Assembly proclaims September 16th as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Complete CFC Phase-Out</div><div class='timeline-text'>Complete phase-out of CFCs achieved in all countries as mandated by the Montreal Protocol.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ozone Hole Shrinkage</div><div class='timeline-text'>NASA and NOAA researchers report the smallest annual ozone hole on record, demonstrating the continued healing of the ozone layer.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Grow an ozone-friendly garden</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Plant some trees, flowers and other vegetation that will help to reduce the amount of ozone-depleting chemicals in the atmosphere. Make sure to use natural fertilizers and pesticides, compost your kitchen scraps, and avoid using any products that contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Reduce your energy consumption</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>By reducing energy consumption, you can help conserve the ozone layer. This includes turning off lights when you’re not in the room, unplugging unused electronics, and using energy efficient appliances.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Recycle</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Recycling helps to reduce the amount of energy and resources needed to produce new products. It also reduces the amount of waste that is sent to landfills, which can emit harmful gases into the atmosphere.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are lots of ways to learn more about the ozone layer and how you can help protect it. Read up on the environmental impacts of ozone depletion, attend a local seminar or workshop, or even volunteer with an organization that focuses on preserving the ozone layer.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sharing information about the ozone layer and its importance is key to preserving it. Talk to your friends and family about what you’ve learned and encourage them to join you in celebrating International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Protecting the ozone layer is essential for our survival</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The ozone layer is a protective shield around Earth that blocks out harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Without it, life on our planet would be unsustainable. This makes preserving the ozone layer a crucial task that must not be forgotten.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Reducing emissions helps protect the ozone layer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Many pollutants, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), are known to damage the ozone layer. Reducing emissions of these pollutants and using more sustainable energy sources can slow down or even reverse the damage being done to the ozone layer.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Preserving the ozone helps ensure food security</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Ozone depletion causes an increase in ultraviolet radiation which can have devastating effects on crops and animals. The decrease in crop yields due to UV damage may lead to decreased access to food or rising prices, making it harder for people to afford sustenance.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Ozone Layer Rebounds from Previous Losses</h3><p class='facts-content'>Thanks to the efforts of global regulation through the Montreal Protocol, scientists have observed healing in the ozone layer, particularly over Antarctica where "ozone holes" were first identified.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Contribution to Global Warming Reduction</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Montreal Protocol, by phasing out CFCs and other ozone-depleting substances, has also reduced the emission of powerful greenhouse gases, helping in the fight against global warming.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Protection Against Skin Cancer</h3><p class='facts-content'>The prevention of additional ozone loss is projected to prevent millions of cases of skin cancer worldwide each year by mid-century as a result of Montreal Protocol provisions.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Economic Benefits Aplenty</h3><p class='facts-content'>It's estimated that the Montreal Protocol will produce US$2.2 trillion in global health benefits by 2050, showing that environmental conservation can be economically advantageous.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>More Work Ahead for Full Recovery</h3><p class='facts-content'>Even with the success of the Montreal Protocol, full recovery of the ozone layer is not expected until 2050 for the Northern Hemisphere and 2070 for the Southern Hemisphere, emphasizing the need for continued efforts.</p></div></div>
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