News tagged with uv protection

Safer air-conditioner refrigerant helps reverse rapid ozone-layer losses of past decades

If the approaching summer has you calling for an air-conditioning repair, you'll have a personal experience with one of the world's most successful global environmental efforts.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Season, time of day appear to predict higher UV levels, need for sun safety measures among skiers

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels may remain high during winter months, and conditions can change rapidly, suggesting that adults participating in outdoor sports should rely on the season and time of day when judging the ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 15, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Some color shades offer better protection against sun’s ultraviolet rays

Economy-minded consumers who want protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays -- but rather not pay premium prices for sun-protective clothing -- should think blue and red, rather than yellow. ...

Chemistry / Other

created Oct 14, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0