The study warned that SpaceX's Starlink satellites emit significant amounts of aluminium oxide gas, which leads to reactions with chlorine, ultimately destroying ozone molecules
The study noted these emissions might be reduced or avoided by reducing leakages associated with HFC production and by properly destroying any co-produced CFCs
The ozone count in central Kolkata was 60 per cent more than the safe levels, raising concerns about public health and the threat it poses to the iconic Victoria Memorial.
The Union Cabinet decided to develop a national strategy for phasing down HFCs by 2023, so that industries can draw a roadmap for action
On World Ozone Day, have a look at the various causes, effects and solutions of ozone layer depletion
This year the slogan for World Ozone Day is 'Ozone For Life'
Ozone levels have doubled since pre-industrial times due to anthropogenic emissions