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Ozone Layer Research Challenges Historical Assumptions

Updated 2026-06-29 20:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

New research suggests the ozone layer was being depleted even before CFCs were widely used. This challenges previous understanding of the issue.

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Ars Technica
With today’s scientific tools, the problem could have been spotted in the 1950s.
2026-06-29 19:00 UTC
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