The ozone layer that protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation continues to thin over populated areas of the world, a new study warns. Scientists say the layer is in better shape, however, over ...

The international treaty to protect the ozone layer turns 20 this year. But is there really much reason to celebrate? Environmentalists have made numerous apocalyptic predictions over the past several ...

As they circled the globe, massive plumes of smoke from the devastating Black Summer fires kickstarted changes in the atmosphere that may have caused a drop in ozone levels, a new study suggests.

The Earth's ozone layer is expected to recover within the next 40 years as ozone-depleting chemicals are being phased out of use, a panel of international experts backed by the U.N. says. The panel, ...

North Texans may have gotten alerts about the air quality this week. But what exactly does that mean? Those new to Texas or not as familiar with air quality control may not recognize or heed the alert ...

Humankind will soon lose a great deal of vigilance over the ozone layer, which shields life on Earth from harmful solar radiation. The impending loss of NASA’s Aura and the Canadian Space Agency’s ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Ozone is electrified air, similar to the air that humans breathe, and it can be used to kill bugs, fungus and eliminate mold in grain bins, said a Purdue University expert. An ...