The ozone hole above Antarctica will keep opening up each spring for decades to come: Why that still matters

At this time of year, as the sun rises over Antarctica, a “hole” opens up in Earth’s ozone layer. But the hole will continue to open each year for at least…Continue readingThe ozone hole above Antarctica will keep opening up each spring for decades to come: Why that still matters

Ozone layer recovery delayed, surface UV radiation continues to rise, finds study

Despite projections that the ozone layer would fully recover by mid-century, researchers found rising UV radiation levels in the tropics and northern mid-latitudes after 2010, posing risks to human health and…Continue readingOzone layer recovery delayed, surface UV radiation continues to rise, finds study