In the mid-1980s, scientists published a startling finding–a giant hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica. That’s the ...

In 1974, scientists first sounded the alarm about the destruction of the ozone layer caused by human activities. Yet it would take several more years for the global community to reach a consensus on ...

MOLINE, Ill. — You've likely heard about the ozone layer at some point or another. But, did you know that there are two types of ozone? Let's dive in! Ozone is formed when you pair three oxygen atoms ...

A newly published study notes that the ozone layer is continuing to heal and could recover completely, thanks to the global actions from the 1987 Montreal Protocol. The research, published in Nature, ...

In an era when environmental headlines are often bleak—rising global temperatures, record-breaking floods, and collapsing biodiversity—the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has offered a rare ...

It's been 40 years since groundbreaking research announced the discovery of a hole in the ozone layer, a revelation that launched a rapid and successful effort to ban chemicals in hairspray, deodorant ...

As the ozone layer recovers, it’s also intensifying global warming. Researchers predict that by 2050, ozone will rank just behind carbon dioxide as a driver of heating, offsetting many of the benefits ...

The rapid rise in global rocket launches could slow the recovery of the vital ozone layer, says Sandro Vattioni. The problem is being underestimated—yet it could be mitigated by forward-looking, ...

Jeremy Deaton writes for Nexus Media. You can follow him @deaton_jeremy. This story was published in partnership with Nexus Media, a syndicated newswire covering climate, energy, policy, art, and ...

Commercial space launches are impacting Earth's ozone layer. Rocket exhaust releases chemicals that degrade ozone. Satellite re-entries also contribute to depletion. Scientists warn that unchecked ...