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Jul 18, 2013

Sun's damaging rays

The ozone layer protects the Earth from the sun's ultraviolet rays. But the ozone layer is getting thinner, and more ultraviolet radiation is reaching the Earth. Health officials urge people to protect themselves from the sun's damaging rays. They recommend that people spend less time in the sun; wear protective clothing, including wide-brimmed hats, when in the sun; wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet rays; and apply sunscreen. (Grolier New Book of Knowledge Encyclopedia)