In response, governments heeded the warnings of scientists and reversed course, with the two largest holes set to be "healed" ...

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Scientists say the hole in the ozone layer above the North Pole is at the seventh smallest size since harmful chemicals called CFCs were banned in 1992.

A promising new study suggests that Earth's ozone layer could be back on track to a full recovery after four years of worryingly large ozone holes.

Located in the stratosphere, the ozone layer blocks potentially harmful ultraviolet energy from reaching our planet's surface. What's the status of the hole discovered 40 years ago?

Located in the stratosphere, the ozone layer blocks potentially harmful ultraviolet energy from reaching our planet's surface.

Explore why the ozone layer is crucial to Earth’s survival and how it protects us. Learn more on ExtremeTech and understand its global impact today.

Rocket launches thin the ozone layer The ozone layer protects life on Earth from harmful solar ultraviolet (UV) rays. It is slowly healing from the effects of chlorofluorocarbons and other damaging ...

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Scientists say Earth's ozone layer is on track to recover as they discover record-breaking concentrations of ozone over the Arctic.

But what exactly is the ozone layer? Click through the gallery to explore its story and the global actions taken to protect ...