Ozone Layer Has Some Good News, NOAA Says
Colorful clouds are seen from a ship at sunrise on December 15, 2019, in Antarctica, where scientists study the ozone hole. (Zheng Xianzhang/VCG via Getty Images) At a Glance An annual analysis by NOAA showed a significant milestone for recovery of the ozone layer. Ozone protects humans from the sun's harmful rays.Chemical pollution caused it to shrink. There's good news for the ozone layer. NOAA's annual analysis of the ozone layer this year showed that levels of ozone-depleting chemicals in...