Environment/Science
A new study has found the ozone layer hole over the Antarctic seems to be getting larger, contradicting the previous reports which claimed it is recovering. more
Ozone treaties ‘inspiring examples’ of political will, UN chief says on International Day
New York: The United Nations commemorated the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, on Wednesday, recognizing the success of landmark global agreements in helping res ...
2019 Ozone hole is the smallest on record since its discovery
New York: The annual ozone hole reached its peak extent of 6.3 million square miles (16. 4 million square kilometers) on Sept. 8, and then shrank to less than 3.9 million square miles (10 ...
Healing of ozone layer gives hope for climate action: UN report
New York, The findings of a new UN-backed report, released on Monday, showing the ongoing healing of the ozone layer, are being hailed as a demonstration of what global agreements can ach ...
