In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
For risk-takers with long-term perspective: 10 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%If you buy small-cap stocks today, are you taking a risk or managing it? To some it might appear you are taking a risk, but there is a high...
20 May, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
LIRR strike hits: Here are the easiest alternatives every traveller needs to know as the busiest commuter rail system shuts down indefinitelyLIRR workers walked off the job on May 16, 2026, after contract negotiations with the MTA failed, halting service for hundreds of thousands...
16 May, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
The Ozone hole has shown measurable long-term recovery following the Montreal ProtocolEarth's protective ozone layer is showing clear signs of recovery, a testament to the success of the 1987 Montreal Protocol. Scientists con...
18 Feb, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Antarctic Ozone Hole Shrinks to Smallest Since 2019, Scientists SayThe Antarctic ozone hole has shrunk to its smallest and shortest-lived size since 2019, offering encouraging evidence that international ef...
04 Feb, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Mega cities in India see high concentration of ozone pollution this summerA recent analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reveals high ground-level ozone pollution in major Indian cities like Kol...
16 Jul, 2025, 03.22 PM IST
These 1.5 million drivers told to avoid refueling vehicles. Here’s whyOver 1.5 million people in six Michigan counties have been asked to avoid refueling vehicles and reduce ozone-producing activities due to p...
11 Jun, 2025, 09.21 PM IST
Ozone levels breaching limits in Delhi: NGT issues notice to Centre over CPCB's recommendationsThe National Green Tribunal has asked the Centre for a response on implementing CPCB's recommendations to control ozone levels in Delhi. Th...
29 Dec, 2024, 08.52 PM IST
Ozone build-up: Delhi-NCR and other metropolitan areas of India confront new air quality crisisThis summer, ground-level ozone levels surged in 10 metropolitan areas of India, with Delhi-NCR being the worst hit, recording 176 days abo...
07 Aug, 2024, 03.00 PM IST
Chemical ban helped closing up of ozone layer hole: NASAWith the declining levels of ozone-destroying chlorine, scientists have for the first time observed less ozone depletion. The findings show...
06 Jan, 2018, 12.55 PM IST
- Chemical ban helped closing up of ozone layer hole: NASA
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) With the declining levels of ozone-destroying chlorine, scientists have for the first time observed less ozone deple...
06 Jan, 2018, 12.22 PM IST
Rise in ozone levels in India, harmful for lungs and crops: ReportA World Bank report estimates that the concentrations of O3 has increased by 10 to 20% in India between 1990 and 2013.
09 Sep, 2016, 11.13 AM IST
Surface Ozone pollution in Delhi crosses permissible limit againSurface ozone pollution has crossed the permissible limit, for the second time in a year, with experts blaming weak monsoon for the phenome...
08 Oct, 2015, 08.03 PM IST
- Ozone pollution in Delhi crosses permissible limit again
Surface ozone pollution in Delhi has crossed the permissible limit, for the second time in a year, with experts blaming weak monsoon for th...
08 Oct, 2015, 07.25 PM IST
As Delhi sizzles, toxic ozone levels riseThe level of toxic ozone in the national capital was highest this year during the last two weeks when the maximum temperatures hovered abov...
28 May, 2015, 07.43 PM IST
India staring at ozone trouble, says Pune scientistCity-based scientist Gufran Beig said the Earth's protective ozone layer is on track to recovery in the next few decades.
16 Sep, 2014, 01.35 AM IST
- 'Ozone-related deaths to increase in next 60 years'
Climate change may be worse for the lungs, as ozone pollution-related deaths are likely to increase in certain regions in the next 60 years...
29 Sep, 2011, 03.56 PM IST