Category: Ozone Depletion

New study reveals gas that triggers ozone destruction; Climate models in error

“Our research reveals an important negative feedback for ozone – a sort of self-destruct mechanism.” Continue reading New study reveals gas that triggers ozone destruction; Climate models in error

Antarctic ozone hole closes early this year

“Despite a 25-year-old agreement that limits the production and use of ozone-destroying chemicals (the Montreal Protocol), stratospheric ozone in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, as well as globally, is no longer decreasing, but it has not yet started to recover either.” Continue reading Antarctic ozone hole closes early this year

Asthma inhaler bill fails — in House!

The bill to put back on store shelves Primatene Mist failed in the House yesterday by a vote of 229-182. Big Pharma apparently convinced enough Republicans that asthma inhalers ought to be less accessible and more expensive.

Loss of Arctic sea ice may lead to mercury deposits-NASA study

“Nghiem said scientists were still trying to determine why the Arctic had lost an estimated one million square kilometers of perennial sea ice over the last 10 years, saying it could be due to a change in wind patterns over that time period.” Continue reading Loss of Arctic sea ice may lead to mercury deposits-NASA study

Unusual: Penn State researcher whines in media release about Environment Canada budget cuts to her program

Not that she mentions her budget is being cut or anything. Continue reading Unusual: Penn State researcher whines in media release about Environment Canada budget cuts to her program