Ozone Layer Recovery

Ozone depletion has seen a significant reduction, with a 4% thinning of the global layer since the late seventies and drastic seasonal variations in polar regions. Thanks to the Montreal Protocol, which effectively phased out harmful substances, emissions of ozone-depleting compounds have dropped dramatically. While recovery will take time, the situation is improving, with predictions indicating a return to pre-1980 ozone levels by mid-century.