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Elon Musk's Starlink satellites may cause Ozone layer harm, warns study

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

Elon Musk's Starlink satellites may cause Ozone layer harm, warns study
Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 2:33 PM IST

Global emissions from banned chemicals destroying ozone layer: Study

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

Global emissions from banned chemicals destroying ozone layer: Study
Updated On : 04 Apr 2023 | 7:43 PM IST

Ozone level in Kolkata jumps 60% than normal, raises concern about health

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.

Ozone level in Kolkata jumps 60% than normal, raises concern about health
Updated On : 13 Dec 2021 | 1:14 PM IST

India to phase out ozone-harming gases by 2023; industry says ready

The Union Cabinet decided to develop a national strategy for phasing down HFCs by 2023, so that industries can draw a roadmap for action

India to phase out ozone-harming gases by 2023; industry says ready
Updated On : 21 Aug 2021 | 6:05 AM IST

Ozone layer depletion: Cause, effects, and solutions

On World Ozone Day, have a look at the various causes, effects and solutions of ozone layer depletion

Ozone layer depletion: Cause, effects, and solutions
Updated On : 16 Sep 2020 | 7:13 PM IST

World Ozone Day 2020: Know about Vienna Convention and importance of ozone

This year the slogan for World Ozone Day is 'Ozone For Life'

World Ozone Day 2020: Know about Vienna Convention and importance of ozone
Updated On : 16 Sep 2020 | 10:12 AM IST

Ozone may protect the earth but poses a threat to food security: Here's how

Ozone levels have doubled since pre-industrial times due to anthropogenic emissions

Ozone may protect the earth but poses a threat to food security: Here's how
Updated On : 09 Apr 2018 | 2:47 PM IST