Ozone hole healing, WMO reports Earth's protective shield could recover by mid-century

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The Earth's ozone layer is healing and expected to recover to 1980s levels by mid-century, reducing health and ecosystem risks. This recovery is attributed to decades of global action, including the Montreal Protocol phasing out ozone-depleting substances, with the 2024 Antarctic ozone hole showing signs of improvement. The World Meteorological Organization highlighted this success on World Ozone Day, emphasizing the ongoing need for scientific monitoring and international cooperation.


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