Antarctic Ozone Layer Reduced 30%
Since the 1960s

August 31, 2000   A United Nations agency has reported that the Antarctic ozone layer has decreased by 30% since the 1964-76 norms.  The surface area of the ozone hole is now estimated to be almost three times the area of Europe and is as large as it has ever been known to be.  Article.

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