ozone layer

Illegal ozone-depleting gases traced to China: study

Industries in northeastern China have spewed large quantities of an ozone-depleting gas into the atmosphere in violation of an international treaty, scientists say.

Ozone layer declining over populated zones, study says

The ozone layer that protects life on Earth from deadly ultraviolet radiation is unexpectedly declining above the planet's most populated regions, a study says.

Scientist find new ozone-destroying gases growing rapidly

Environmental scientists raise concern at rising levels of gases that attack Earth's protective ozone layer, including manmade chemicals not covered by key UN treaty

May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019

Illegal ozone-depleting gases traced to China: study

Industries in northeastern China have spewed large quantities of an ozone-depleting gas into the atmosphere in violation of an international treaty, scientists say.

February 7, 2018
February 7, 2018

Ozone layer declining over populated zones, study says

The ozone layer that protects life on Earth from deadly ultraviolet radiation is unexpectedly declining above the planet's most populated regions, a study says.

February 17, 2015
February 17, 2015

Scientist find new ozone-destroying gases growing rapidly

Environmental scientists raise concern at rising levels of gases that attack Earth's protective ozone layer, including manmade chemicals not covered by key UN treaty

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