Ozone Layer Recovery Reaches Milestone

The World Meteorological Organization released a report stating that Earth’s ozone layer is recovering at an “unprecedented rate in history.” The Antarctic ozone hole shrank to its smallest size since 2020 in 2024 and is projected to return to 1980 levels by 2066. This progress stems from the global regulation of ozone-depleting substances like CFCs under the Montreal Protocol. However, scientists stress the need for continued monitoring of new pollutants such as hydrofluorocarbons.