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 NOAA and NASA agencies have reported that the hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica is this year the fifth smallest ...

It's been 40 years since groundbreaking research announced the discovery of a hole in the ozone layer, a revelation that launched a rapid and successful effort to ban chemicals in hairspray, deodorant ...

What is the Ozone Layer? The ozone layer is a crucial component of Earth's stratosphere, located between 19 and 30 km above ...

During the peak depletion period from 7 September to 13 October 2025, the ozone hole averaged 7.23 million square miles ...

“In 2015, scientists at NASA predicted that the Ozone Hole would be half closed by 2020. That hasn’t happened. Other scientists have forecasted that the hole will not begin to disappear until 2040 or ...

It's been 40 years since groundbreaking research announced the discovery of a hole in the ozone layer, a revelation that launched a rapid and successful effort to ban chemicals in hairspray, deodorant ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is the Lead Consultant of STEM Spark Solutions. September 16, marks World Ozone Day 2025 under the theme “From ...

The rapid rise in global rocket launches could slow the recovery of the vital ozone layer, says Sandro Vattioni. The problem is being underestimated—yet it could be mitigated by forward-looking, ...

Cathy Clerbaux has received funding from CNES (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales, France) and the European H2020 program (ERC-advanced IASI-FT) to finance her team's research work. On 9 January 2023, ...

If you live in Denver, Boulder, or anywhere along Colorado’s northern front range, you’ve likely had to deal with some pretty terrible air quality this summer. Many of us habitually check our phones ...

During summers in Denver, electronic billboards on the side of the highway often let people know that the state health department has declared an ozone action alert day. But what that means isn’t ...