Last Updated on February 1, 2023, 4:10 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Eight students from Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College of St Kitts and Nevis were chosen for the duty of Data Collectors for the Montreal Protocol. The Minister of Sustainable development, Joyelle Clarke, took to her social media account to share the update. She also shared some images with the post, featuring the eight St Kittitians and Nevisian students.
Minister of Sustainable development, Environment et al. Joyelle Clarke clarified the protocol’s aim. According to her, The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is the landmark environmental agreement. The protocol controls the manufacture and the use of artificial chemicals that, in turn, damage the ozone layer.
It is widely known among the general public across the globe that This ozone layer forms a protective shield to the Environment and humans alike from the harmful radiation of the sun. The damage to the ozone layer leads to several unwanted consequences, including skin diseases, eye problems, skin cancers and such. The sun’s Ultra Violet rays, coming into direct contact with human skin, are one of the leading causes of cancer and other significant, serious health issues.
Under the Montreal Protocol, the students chosen to function as data collectors are charged with updating the three-year-old National Database of refrigeration and air condition technicians on both islands (St Kitts & Nevis). Under the scope of their responsibilities, The eight St Kittitian and Nevisian children created a database of best practices applied and countries of importation.
According to Minister of Environment Joyelle Clarke, the eight students selected to participate in the Montreal Protocol all study Natural Sciences at Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College. These eight students will engage at least seventy air conditioner and refrigerator technicians, who deal directly with the gases that deplete the ozone layer by the nature of their jobs. They will interact with these technicians and educate them about the various practices they can employ to prevent further depletion of the Ozone Layer.
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