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Hole in the ozone layer is mending itself (but slowly)
From:
Daily Mail
| Date:
August 19, 2006
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THE Earth's damaged ozone layer is repairing itself, environmental
experts said yesterday. But the recovery is taking longer than
expected, they warned.
The layer blocks harmful solar radiation. But holes have appeared
in it caused by manmade chlorofluorocarbons chemicals used in
aerosol sprays and cooling equipment such as fridges.
The damage has been blamed for increased risk of skin cancer and
cataracts.
It may also harm crop yields and sea life, according to
researchers.
Yesterday, the World Meteorological Organisation and the UN
Environmental Programme said that over huge areas of ...
