September 16: Ozone Heroes; Celebrating Innovations in Science and Tech on World Ozone Day
Do you remember the quote by Rachel Carson? It goes as, "In every curving beach, in every grain of sand, there is the story of the Earth." We know our precious blue planet- the Earth is a complex web of interconnected ecosystems. We celebrate World Ozone Day on September 16th to reflect on the progress made in safeguarding the ozone layer. While celebrating World Ozone Day , we celebrate the triumph of human ingenuity and determination. We've taken strides to heal our fragile ozone layer through collaboration, science, and technology. The ozone layer: Our cosmic umbrella resides almost 10-30 miles above the surface of the Earth. It is an invisible shield that absorbs and deflects the harmful UV rays coming towards the Earth- acting as a guardian of the living on our planet. The Innovation Imperative: As we go through Rachel Carson's words, it reminds us of the need to protect our planet, and innovation in science and technology is at the forefront of this mission. O...