The ozone layer is a part of Earth’s atmosphere that captures some of the Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light emissions. When the ozone layer is compromised, its ability to absorb radiation weakens, allowing ...

The scientists at EU’s Copernicus monitoring service hails a ‘reassuring sign’ of progress observed this year in the hole’s ...

This year’s ozone hole over Antarctica ranked among the smallest since the early 1990s, reflecting steady progress from ...

The ozone layer, which protects life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, was severely damaged in the 1980s and 1990s due to chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) — chemicals used in ...

NASA and NOAA reported that the hole in the ozone layer over the Antarctic this year was the smallest and shortest-lived, a ...

During the peak of the 2025 ozone depletion season, from September 7 through October 13, the ozone hole covered an average of ...

This year’s ozone hole over the Antarctic is now the fifth smallest since 1992. The discovery was made by scientists with ...

The ozone hole over the Antarctic is significantly smaller in 2025 than in previous years, ranking as the fifth-smallest it's been since 1992, according to a new report by NOAA and NASA scientists.

Dear EarthTalk: You never hear anything about ozone depletion anymore. Have we solved this problem and if so why can’t we get a handle on global warming as well?-- Lia Smith, Reno, NV Global warming ...

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We need ozone in our atmosphere to protect us from harmful ultraviolet rays, but too much at the ground level can make people sick. Ground-level ozone forms more often in the summer, making it a ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lots of sunshine is expected over the weekend and into the start of next week. Everyone loves when the blue sky is out, but many forget to protect their skin from ...