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Ozone hole ... is shrinking
Environment

Ozone hole ... is shrinking

World Meteorological Organization (WWO) predicts ozone depletion in Antarctica, this year, is likely to be smaller than the loss in 2008.

December 16, 2018
Climate, the biggest threat to the ozone layer
Environment

Climate, the biggest threat to the ozone layer

Research published recently said that the gas used in curing teeth - another name for nitrous oxide - is currently the biggest threat to the Earth's ozone layer.

December 16, 2018
60% of Americans live in dangerous areas
Environment

60% of Americans live in dangerous areas

The American Cancer Research Organization's annual report on April 29 found that six out of 10 Americans must live in heavily polluted areas.

December 16, 2018
Rockets can damage the ozone layer
Environment

Rockets can damage the ozone layer

Smoke escaping in rocket launchers can erode the ozone layer, enabling harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun to penetrate the earth.

December 16, 2018
Forest fire and ozone pollution
Environment

Forest fire and ozone pollution

A new study concludes that forest fires can push ozone pollution to levels that exceed US health standards.

December 16, 2018
Antarctic ozone holes are shrinking
Environment

Antarctic ozone holes are shrinking

Australian scientists say satellite measurements show that the hole in the Antarctic ozone layer is shrinking, with the smallest size in the last 10 years.

December 16, 2018
In 2040, eliminate ozone depleting substances
Environment

In 2040, eliminate ozone depleting substances

By 2040, the world will eliminate production, using all remaining ozone layer depleting substances. This information was released on September 13, in Hanoi, during the c…

December 16, 2018
Ozone causes pollution when on the ground
Environment

Ozone causes pollution when on the ground

Natural Ozone (O3) is present at high altitudes to protect us against toxic ultraviolet rays, but when this gas is on the ground (also called tropospheric ozone or bad o…

December 16, 2018