The Ozone layer is a protective shield high in Earth’s atmosphere that protects us from harmful cosmic rays.  However, certain types of pollution and chemicals can damage the Ozone layer and expose us to higher levels of UV radiation.  Here are some tips on what you can do to protect our Ozone layer:

• Turn off all appliances that you are not using.  These include lights, TV, video games, and computers.

• Instead of traveling in a car to your friend’s house or to local activities, walk or ride your bike.  This will help the environment, and it will be fun too.Make sure there are energy efficient light bulbs throughout your house.
• Ask adults to do all their errands at one time—this will cut down on the amount of time that your family is using the car.
• When your family is barbequing, make sure they are using lump charcoal.  Lump charcoal produces fewer pollutants that can damage the Ozone layer than regular charcoal with lighter fluid.