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Ozone hole on the mend

Researchers claim to see atmospheric healing, more than a decade sooner than they expected

By Alexandra Witze

- More than 2 years ago

Scientists may have spotted Antarctica’s ozone hole on the road to recovery, at least a decade sooner than they thought healing would be noticeable.

IN RECOVERY Scientists may have already spotted the annual Antarctic ozone hole, shown here in September 2006, getting better thanks to an international environmental treaty.