This researcher says there’s a massive ozone hole over the tropics – but not everyone is convinced
Study argues it's seven times larger than hole over Antarctica, but many have doubts over its accuracy
Tag: ozone
Ozone pollution is causing billions worth of damage to East Asian crops
It's a big problem for one of the agricultural hotspots of the planet.
This year’s ozone hole was “quite large”, says monitoring body
Just goes to show that our work here isn't done yet.
Antarctic ozone hole at its smallest recorded size ever
Who said size doesn't matter?
Air pollution in large cities can damage your lungs as much as ‘smoking one pack a day’
Long-term exposure to all major air pollutants is linked with higher incidence of lung damage.
Climate change and ozone layer holes form feedback loop, reports international panel
"Greenhouse gas emissions trap more heat in the lower atmosphere which leads to a cooling of the upper atmosphere. Those ...
Scientists pinpoint China as major source of banned ozone-depleting chemicals
A mysterious and alarming uptick in dangerous chlorine-based chemicals has been tracked down to eastern China.
NASA finds first direct proof that Ozone hole is recovering following chemical ban
Sometimes, international collaboration can do wonders!
Ozone hole at its slimmest after 30 years of international effort, keeps shrinking
The warmer temperatures seen in latter years helped keep its size in check.
Human activity is destroying the ozone layer — again
The ozone layer recovery could be delayed by as many as 30 years by rising industrial pollutants.
Climate change could add twice as many smog days in the United States
A new study suggests that in the United States, residents might experience three to nine more days of unhealthy ozone ...
Short-lived chemicals that burn a hole in the ozone layer are on the rise
After scientists discovered a huge hole in the ozone layer above the Antarctic, an emergency UN panel banned the use ...
Texas chief toxicologist: No need for smog regulations, just stay indoor
Dr. Michael Honeycutt, the top toxicologist in the state of Texas argued that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shouldn't tighten ...
World deforestation surprisingly results in net cooling effect
Photo: Altar Places In the 1950s rainforests covered 14% of the earth's land surface; now they cover a mere 6% ...
Ground ozone pollution in India destroys enough crops to feed 94 million
Smog in India. Ozone, the main component of smog, is a plant-damaging pollutant formed by emissions from vehicles, cooking stoves ...
Ozone-depleting chemicals still spewed in atmosphere despite international ban
NASA reports significant quantities of ozone-depleting chemicals are still leaching into the atmosphere despite an international ban signed by all ...
Oil and gas fields near rural Utah up to 100 times more polluted than busiest cities
Researchers at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration have published findings that demonstrate what was speculated for a long time - oil ...
Gamma-ray bursts might cause mass extinction on Earth
Most of us tend to believe the Earth is a safe heaven, with little regard to outerwordly consequences. The truth ...
Ozone layer found on Venus
ESA’s Venus Express spacecraft has found an ozone layer high in the atmosphere of Venus, similar to that surrounding Earth and ...
Dead human skin gathered in dust is good for the air
Ironically, while most tidy people in the world are busy dusting off furniture, electronics, ceilings, cats, whatnot, researchers have shown ...
Dramatic never before seen depletion of ozone layer in the Arctic region
The ozone layer in the arctic regions has suffered unprecedented damage this winter due to cold weather in the upper ...
