Ozone : Science World Report

Aug 13, 2016 04:10 AM EDT

Worst Smog Strikes California, Air Pollution Rises

The worst smog in years hit Southern California and many people go to hospital for respiratory treatment.

Jul 26, 2016 07:19 AM EDT

San Francisco Bay Area's 'Spare the Air' Alert Signaled On July 25, High Ozone Pollution Recorded

San Francisco Bay Area issued the "Spare the Air" alert on Monday, July 25. Learn more about this alert here.

Jul 04, 2016 04:00 AM EDT

Ozone Layer Is Gradually Healing, Scientists Finally Confirm

The ozone layer is on its way to complete recovery with the absolute shrinking of its hole by 2050.

Jul 01, 2016 09:04 AM EDT

Antarctic Ozone Hole Shrinks By Over 4 Million Square Kilometers

After three decades, the ozone hole above the Antarctic starts to heal, according to the scientists.

Feb 27, 2016 05:43 AM EST

Ozone May Not Hurt Natural Ecosystems and Plants as Much as Previously Thought

What effect does ozone have on the environment? Scientists have found that ozone doesn't necessarily promote the decline of natural ecosystems.

Jan 22, 2016 09:30 AM EST

Storms and Their Ozone May Create the Clouds in the Rainforest

Storms and ozone may play a huge role in rainforest cloud creation.

Oct 25, 2015 08:59 PM EDT

Ozone Depletion May be Caused By Common Chemical Coolants

It turns out that common chemical coolants actually lead to ozone depletion.

May 18, 2015 08:20 AM EDT

Climate Change May Cause a Drop in High-Ozone Levels

It turns out that climate change may have contributed to a drop in high-ozone levels. Scientists have found that a stronger sea breeze due to warmer soil temperatures caused this drop in the Houston area.

Oct 14, 2014 10:51 AM EDT

Solar Activity Impacts Polar Ozone and May Influence Climate

As temperatures rise on our planet, greenhouse gases are mostly to blame. Now, scientists have taken a closer look and have found that the sun affects middle atmosphere ozone, which may have potential implications on smaller scale to regional climate.

Sep 11, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Earth's Ozone Layer is on the Track to Recovery in Environmental Success Story

Earth's ozone layer may be on the path to recovery. Scientists have found that the concentrated, international action against ozone depleting substances has put our ozone back on the track to regeneration.

Aug 21, 2014 07:13 AM EDT

Ozone-Depleting Compound is Being Released into Earth's Atmosphere Despite Montreal Protocol

Scientists have examined Earth's atmosphere and have found an unexpectedly large amount of an ozone-depleting compound from an unknown source even though it's been decades since the compound has been banned worldwide.

May 05, 2014 02:11 PM EDT

Climate Change May Cause 70 Percent Increase in Unhealthy Ozone Levels by 2050

It turns out that the United States may be having a lot more trouble with ozone pollution in the future. Researchers have found that Americans face the risk of a 70 percent increase in unhealthy summertime ozone levels by 2050 as temperatures continue to rise.