The Daily Quote podcast pageThe Great News Podcast pageThe Great News LetterVoicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474CONTACT MEWelcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, and today is September 16th. It is International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. Yes, we’re talking about that crucial layer of the atmosphere that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays. It's like Earth's very own invisible superhero, shielding us from sunburns, skin cancer, and, let’s be honest, a future where every trip outside feels like standing too close to the microwave.The reality is without the ozone layer life on earth would NOT be possible.When scientists discovered the hole in the ozone layer in the 70's they figured out that the cause was CFC's - and that led to the Montreal Protocol which banned the use of CFC's (chlorofluorocarbons) and HCFC's (hydrochlorofluorocarbons) and basically saved the planet...In honor of our ozone-saving efforts, I’ve got a quote from one of the greatest comedians of all time - Steve Martin who may have helped save the Ozone layer with these wise words...Steve Martin once said... "Do you ever wonder where all the farts go?"Now, you might be thinking... Andrew, what on earth does this quote have to do with the ozone layer.Well... I'm getting to thatBecause that is only the first sentence in one of his genius jokes.He goes on to say that all the farts go up into the atmosphere and they form the fart zone. Its right above the ozone layer which is why we must protect the ozone layer. Because if anything happens to the ozone, all the farts will fall back down to earth... and not on their original owners.That would be disgusting...This isn't your typical environemental public service announcement but Steve was onto something her. If the ozone layer wasn't protected the world would be a smellier place.Of course it was just a joke and thankfully there is no fart zone but the reality is almost as bad.The good news is we discovered a serious problem and took action to solve it. Which means we can do the same again with other threats we discover.So, on this International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, think about how you can do your part.These days we don't think as much about the hole in the ozone layer because we have got control over the cause of the problem. Now we are worried about excess carbon.Maybe today, use a little less energy, walk instead of drive, or take public transit. Thanks for tuning in today on The Daily Quote. I'm Andrew McGivern signing off and who knows maybe there really is a Fart Zone so stay mindful of your ‘emissions,’ both big and small, and take care of the air we all share.And I'll see you tomorow with another daily quote.