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Arctic ozone layer depletion reaches record level

Geneva - The ozone layer's depletion over the Arctic region reached an unprecedented level this spring, due to lingering ozone-depleting substances and extreme cold winter temperatures in the stratosphere, the UN’s weather agency reported this week.

In the Media by Lynn Herrmann - 2 comments

Arctic on the verge of new ozone hole

New research shows that extremely cold temperatures have stripped the Arctic atmosphere of most of its protective ozone. An Arctic ozone hole could be formed for the first time and the effects could be felt as far south as New York.

In the Media by Kimberley Pollock - 5 comments

Oceanic carbon sink could be weakened by the ozone hole

Evidence presented in France seems to indicate that the hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica impairs the ability of the Southern Ocean to absorb carbon dioxide of the earth's atmosphere.

In the Media by Bart B. Van Bockstaele - 3 comments

Ozone Hole and Air Currents Creating Dilemmas for Scientists

"While climate change is a major threat, more research is required before society attempts global geoengineering solutions."

In the Media by Brant David McLaughlin - 1 comment

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Canada dropping the ozone ball, scientists warn

Leading atmospheric scientists are warning that Canada's cuts to its ozone monitoring program are already having effects on the world's ability to monitor air quality and ozone depletion.

Ozone pioneer Rowland dies at 84

The death is announced of the US chemistry professor who first suspected that the Earth's ozone layer was being depleted by man-made chemicals.

China's 'memory holes'

Has expelled journalist become an "unperson" in China?

Final hole 'disappoints' Westwood

England's Lee Westwood loses the second-round lead at the Masters after a double-bogey on the final hole at Augusta.

Qatar Masters reduced to 54 holes

The Qatar Masters is reduced to 54 holes after strong winds allow only three hours of play on Friday.