Well there's some good news on the environment front with latest research suggesting a slowing in the rate of destruction of Earth's protective veil of ozone. Scientists are putting it down to the global CFC (those pesky chlorofluorocarbons most commonly found in refrigerators and aerosol cans) ban that began in 1989 with enactment of the Montreal Protocol.
The school the boys are at has stocks of sun-block creams for use during sports events and they are required to wear hats when outside (enforced rigorously during the summer I've been told) the class room. Generally I've noticed the Aussies are very concerned about UV levels and I suspect this is one peice of news the Sunshine State will greet with much cheer ... as should we all.
If you're interested in science news, you could do worse than bookmarking the New Scientist website where the first story I've linked to comes from.
Posted by Joe at July 31, 2003 11:00 AM