In 1974, scientists first sounded the alarm about the destruction of the ozone layer caused by human activities. Yet it would take several more years for the global community to reach a consensus on ...

On Jan. 9, a United Nations-backed panel of experts announced that Earth’s protective ozone layer is on track to recover within four decades, closing an ozone hole over the Antarctic that was first ...

Dangerous air pollution affected millions of people in our country’s Northeast last week. Luckily, our area wasn’t affected by that severe pollution. However, it did experience ozone action days and ...

The ozone layer, often described as Earth's protective shield, is showing encouraging signs of recovery. Located high in the ...

A new MIT-led study confirms that the Antarctic ozone layer is healing, as a direct result of global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances. Scientists including the MIT team have observed signs ...

Periods of extreme heat often lead to increased exposure to ground-level ozone, in addition to other negative effects. This is dangerous for humans, the environment and agriculture. A study led by ...

Expect moderate levels of ground-level ozone, an urban pollutant that can affect those with sensitive respiratory systems, to be in the skies over the Houston metro area on Friday, according to Texas ...

Ozone pollution is rising worldwide, frequently exceeding safety thresholds in urban centers and industrial regions. Its health risks are well-documented: breathing ozone can worsen asthma, damage ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claims, based on climate change models, that there is a connection between climate change, ozone in outdoor air, and health effects, including asthma.

The ozone layer, often described as Earth's protective shield, is showing encouraging signs of recovery. Located high in the ...