BOISE, Idaho — As wildfires continue through the hot and dry months of summer to fall, their smoke isn’t just clouding the skies, it’s also playing a complex role in the atmospheric chemistry. It can ...

The halomethane compound bromoform (CHBr3) has devastating effects on the ozone layer. In the upper layers of the atmosphere, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. One of the layers of atmosphere that protects all life on our ...

After many years of exceeding the federal standard for ground-level ozone, a multi-county region in Northeast Ohio has been ...

Earth's ozone layer is vital to protecting all forms of life – from crops to humans – from the sun's harmful radiation. This shield in Earth's stratosphere has been depleted for decades, putting life ...

The Earth's ozone layer is expected to recover within the next 40 years as ozone-depleting chemicals are being phased out of use, a panel of international experts backed by the U.N. says. The panel, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ozone levels in Greater Cleveland have exceeded federal standards for many years, but a recent finding by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could shift the region into ...

The data showed that in all three years preceding MS onset, kids with MS had been exposed to significantly higher levels of ...

After years of failing to meet Clean Air Act standards, metro Phoenix won its argument that nonlocal ozone shouldn't count.

New research reveals ozone in the lower atmosphere in particular contributed to warming in the Southern Ocean - which absorbs much of the planet's excess heat - more than previously realized. The ...

Argentine scientists warned this week about the possible consequences on people's skin stemming from the ozone hole positioning itself over the Argentine provinces of Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego, ...