Search

Be cool and save the ozone layer
.post-thumbnail i...
In 2017, the ozone hole's annual maximum set a record -- the smallest it's been since 1988
This year, the ozone hole's annual maximum set a record -- the smallest it's been since 1988. The hole in the ozone layer is caused each year as ozone molecules react with chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the atmosphere. The reactions occur at cold temper...
2019 Antarctic ozone hole smallest on record
Scientists from NASA and NOAA work together to track the ozone layer throughout the year and determine when the hole reaches its annual maximum extent. This year, unusually strong weather patterns caused warm temperatures in the upper atmosphere above ...
Precious Ozone - The Climate Connection
This film shows the Protocol’s contribution to the protection of the climate and the greenhouse gas potential of some of the chemicals that have been introduced to replace ozone-depleting substances. Language English ...
Montreal Protocol and the SDGs
How will the Montreal Protocol contribute to delivering on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development? Language English
Spotlight on the vital work carried out by the Assessment Panels
.post-thumbnail im...
Ozone scientist Mario Molina honoured by UN for lifetime of achievement
Mexico's Molina - already a Nobel laureate - was instrumental in the identification of the Antarctic ozone hole...now on the mend due to global action on ozone-depleting substances.