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A science teacher explains: Know the ozone, the safety net over our planet

June 05, 2020 4:57 pm

The “ozone hole” is the term commonly used for areas where the ozone layer gets damaged. Ozone layer damage is more like a lean patch than a hole.

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Largest hole in the ozone layer over Arctic is now closed: Here's what happened

April 28, 2020 11:24 pm

Scientists believe the closing of the hole is because of a polar vortex, and not because of the lower pollution levels during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Scientists spot unusual ozone hole over Arctic: What caused it?

April 08, 2020 5:02 pm

This ‘mini hole’ in the ozone layer is believed to have been caused by unusual atmospheric conditions, including freezing temperatures in the stratosphere.

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India completes phase-out of ozone depleting chemical HCFC-141b: Environment Ministry

January 22, 2020 10:30 pm

Ozone occurs naturally in small amounts in the upper atmosphere of the earth. It protects life on earth from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Explained: What to read in ozone hole size

November 09, 2019 8:30 pm

The annual ozone hole over the Antarctic has been found to be at its smallest since the 1980s. What causes the hole, and what does the small area this year mean in the context of climate protection efforts?