According to a new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, the ozone isn’t healing as quickly as expected, leading to higher levels of surface ultraviolet (UV) radiation in recent years.

Sharon Robinson receives funding from the Australian Research Council and is a Deputy Director within the Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future program. She is Dean Researcher Development at the ...

The scale for the thickness of the ozone layer ranges from 0 to 500 Dobson units. Scientists use the word “hole” to describe areas with ozone concentrations below 220 Dobson units. Source: NASA Earth ...

The UV index measures the strength of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The index ranges from 0 to 11, with higher numbers indicating greater risk of sunburn and skin damage. Protective measures, ...

Towering clouds of smoke sent into the stratosphere by ferocious wildfires can eat away at Earth’s ozone layer thanks to a potent mix of smoke, atmospheric chemistry and ultraviolet light, a new study ...

They hope customer peace of mind will improve along with air quality. Homeowners, too, have been replacing air conditioners and furnaces and buying more filtration units. HVAC companies are fielding ...

The UV Index shows your risk of sun damage even on cloudy days; experts explain how it works and why it matters for daily ...