Richard McKenzie

Sep 6, 2024 | phys.org | Laura Revell |Dan A. Smale |Richard McKenzie

At this time of year, as the sun rises over Antarctica, a "hole" opens up in Earth's ozone layer. The ozone layer is a vital planetary boundary that protects all life on Earth from the sun's damaging ultraviolet radiation.

Sep 5, 2024 | theconversation.com | Laura Revell |Dan A. Smale |Richard McKenzie

At this time of year, as the sun rises over Antarctica, a “hole” opens up in Earth’s ozone layer. The ozone layer is a vital planetary boundary that protects all life on Earth from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet radiation. But as our research shows, a series of unusual events in recent years caused ozone holes that lasted longer.