This page contains links to information likely to be of interest to the general public. The UV Index provides guidance on how to protect yourself from the sun's ultraviolet radiation. Read several fact sheets and check today's index. Several fact sheets explain how your car's air conditioner fits into the ozone depletion puzzle, what you can do about it, alternative refrigerants, and things to consider if you retrofit your car.
Many internal links allow more in-depth reading.
An introductory resource file from NASA's website for both teachers and students interested in the ozone layer. The program includes information and graphics depicting the ozone layer, how ozone is created, causes and effects of ozone depletion, the ozone hole, the greenhouse effect, and how an individual can help prevent ozone depletion. The program also examines applicable government legislation, including portions of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.