Ozone layer on track to recover by 2060s, UN study finds

The ozone layer above the Antarctic is set to recover to 1980 levels in around four decades, and significantly earlier above the rest of the world, a UN study has found.
In a new quadrennial assessment report, the researchers confirm the phase out of nearly 99% of banned ozone-depleting substances since the Montreal Protocol was agreed more than 30 years ago. If curreContinue reading this with an IEMA membership
Already a Member?
Join now & unlock access to
- News, analysis & innovation from our sector
- IEMA webinars, podcasts and publications
- Training and career opportunities
- Unprecedented industry networking
Start your IEMA journey today!
Transform articles
Healthy habitats
International summits warn of climate and biodiversity crises. Planners and developers are using green infrastructure to take action on the ground. Huw Morris reports
As PFAS seep into the public consciousness (and bloodstream), Chris Seekings reports on what’s being done to regulate them
World-renowned urban designer and town planner Dr Wei Yang tells Chris Seekings how we can design our cities so that they are more sustainable and inclusive for future generations
David Burrows keeps his glass half full as he looks at some key themes to watch regarding net zero
In part one of this new series, Martin Baxter, deputy CEO, IEMA, reports back on IEMA’s growing influence and activity
Kye Gbangbola explains why demonstrating your sustainability credentials is a must-have critical success factor
Alison Margaret Brown reports on the benefits and risks of using biochar from waste
