Kilometers above the Earth’s surface, the ozone layer protects humanity and all life from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. But in the troposphere, at ground level, this gas can wreak havoc on ...

In the 1970s and ‘80s, it became apparent that a gaping hole in the ozone layer was being formed over Antarctica. This depletion was primarily attributed to chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs ...

Studies show that ozone depletion has been more pronounced in the Southern Hemisphere, especially in high-latitude areas. This is due to the presence of colder temperatures, which facilitate the ...