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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...
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...
India makes progress towards complete phase-out of Ozone-depleting HCFCsIndia has achieved significant progress in phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), exceeding Montreal Protocol targets by achieving 6...
Ozone layer on track to return to 1980s levels by mid-century, says WMO reportA new WMO report indicates the Earth's ozone layer is recovering, projected to reach 1980s levels by mid-century, thanks to the Montreal Pr...
World Ozone Day 2025: Significance, origins, theme this year - everything you need to knowWorld Ozone Day, observed annually on September 16th, highlights the ozone layer's vital role in protecting Earth from harmful UV radiation...
Ozone layer on track to return to 1980s levels by mid-century, says WMO reportA new WMO report indicates the ozone layer is healing, potentially reaching 1980s levels by mid-century, thanks to the Montreal Protocol's ...
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...
World will miss Paris climate target as nitrous oxide rises, report saysFailing to control nitrous oxide emissions jeopardizes achieving the Paris climate goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. ...
India surpasses Montreal protocol targets, leads global efforts in sustainable cooling: New govt reportIndia's proactive measures, outlined in the HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) Stage-II, have set a remarkable example for global climat...
Earth’s Ozone layer is recovering as damaging chemicals phased out
India has successfully phased out production, consumption of ozone depleting substances: MoS Choubey
India has successfully phased out production, consumption of ozone depleting substances, says MoS ChoubeyReferring to Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which was recently ratified by India, the minister said issues relating to minimisi...
Indians have the highest exposure to PM2.5, shows study on air pollutionAir pollution is believed to have caused nearly 1.67 million deaths in India, including over 116,000 infant deaths, says the State of Globa...
Air pollution: India has the highest annual average exposure to PM2.5, finds global studyIndia leads the list of countries with the highest annual average exposures to PM 2.5- fine particulate matter hazardous to health- and the...
- Wheat genome unravelled: can help in dealing with climate change
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS/Mongabay) It took the best scientific minds from 20 nations, including India, to scale what is considered as the "M...
Time running out to save planet, 15,000 scientists warnTwenty five years ago, a majority of the world's living Nobel Laureates united to sign a warning letter about the Earth.
Ozone cannot lead to premature mortality; Report only putting India on spot: CPCBIn its report, US-based HEI had analysed the impact on the health of air pollution across the globe and found India had the most fatalities...
Ozone layer on track to recovery, says UN reportEarth's protective ozone layer is well on track to recovery in the next few decades according to a new UN report.
- UN report on laughing gas underlines climate risk
The United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP) on Thursday released an eye-opening report on side-lines of the on-going climate talks, warn...
- India largest source of smuggled CFCs
India is now the world's largest producer and smuggling source of CFC, the gas that has created holes in the earth's ozone layer, says a se...