NASA’s satellite observations provide first direct evidence of ozone hole recovery
The recovery of ozone hole is attributed to a ban on chlorine and chlorine compounds under the Montreal Protocol
Down To Earth wins prestigious Ozone Awards for best media coverage
The jury chose Down To Earth for its extensive and incisive reportage on ozone spanning over 25 years
Ozone layer recovery may take several lifetimes. But Montreal Protocol saved the Earth
The stratospheric ozone layer absorbs a portion of the ultraviolet radiation from the sun, preventing it from reaching the surface of Earth
Did a supernova trigger the late Devonian extinction?
Earth suffered an intense loss of species diversity that lasted for at least 300,000 years, possibly caused by long-lasting ozone depletion, …
NASA satellite that revealed ozone holes completes a decade in space
Aura has been sending data which has been invaluable in improving our understanding of pollutants
Antarctic ozone hole — one of the largest, deepest — closes
The annually occurring ozone hole over the Antarctic had rapidly grown from mid-August 2020 and peaked at around 24 mln sq km
Banned chemical still depleting the ozone, says NASA
Carbon tetrachloride, banned under Montreal Protocol, still lingering in atmosphere
We have crossed the line on climate change, says study
Report reveals that we have breached four of nine limits and threatened the planet’s health
Ozone layer recovery can be speeded up
As the levels of ozone depleting substances continue to decrease because of compliance with the Montreal Protocol, ozone layer may heal 11 years …
Methane time bomb ticks under melting Arctic ice
Global warming releasing large amounts of dangerous greenhouse gas from permafrost
Obama’s grand climate plan doesn’t add up
Obama used all the right words. He tried to please all. But ultimately it will not curb emissions in the US to the required levels. Further, it …