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Is the Ozone Layer Recovering?
February 17, 2013 | European Space Agency

“Satellites show that the recent ozone hole over Antarctica was the smallest seen in the past decade. Long-term observations also reveal that Earth’s ozone has been strengthening following international agreements to protect this vital layer of the atmosphere.” Quoted from the European Space Agency press release.


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