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I thought I read last year it was "growing" again? More junk science?

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>Four decades ago, scientists sounded the alarm after discovering a growing 'hole' in the ozone above Antarctica. This protective layer of gas shields life on Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays which can cause skin cancer, cataracts and damage to plants and marine life. But now, in an 'awesome' turnaround, the ozone hole is actually healing, experts have found. And, if the trend continues, it could eventually stay shut for good, they said. While scientists have observed signs of ozone recovery in the past, this new study is the first to show – with high statistical confidence – that this healing is primary due to a reduction in the use of ozone-depleting substances.

I thought I read last year it was "growing" again? More junk science? Archive: https://archive.today/yqIOX From the post: >>Four decades ago, scientists sounded the alarm after discovering a growing 'hole' in the ozone above Antarctica. This protective layer of gas shields life on Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays which can cause skin cancer, cataracts and damage to plants and marine life. But now, in an 'awesome' turnaround, the ozone hole is actually healing, experts have found. And, if the trend continues, it could eventually stay shut for good, they said. While scientists have observed signs of ozone recovery in the past, this new study is the first to show – with high statistical confidence – that this healing is primary due to a reduction in the use of ozone-depleting substances.

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I know most environmentalism is hijacked political powergrubbing but CFCs really did fuck the ozone layer. Worldwide regulations on venting them helped immensely and spurred development of better refrigerants. (am a tech)