Ozone Hole
Ozone holes & UV radiation
26 Nov 2020
NIWA's Richard Querel talks about the ozone hole, including this year's large one, and Ben Liley explains why NZ has such high UV levels. Video, Audio
Our Changing World for 26 November 2020
26 Nov 2020
NIWA experts explain the science behind this year's large ozone hole and New Zealand's high UV levels. Audio
Ozone 'healing' could reduce skin cancers
1 Jul 2016
Ozone layer recovery could mean reduced occurrence of sunburn and skin cancer in New Zealand, scientists say.
Clear evidence of 'healing' in Antarctic ozone hole
1 Jul 2016
Researchers say they have found the first clear evidence that the thinning in the ozone layer above Antarctica is starting to heal.
Using Google Balloons to Study the Stratosphere
18 Dec 2014
Google's Loon project aims to deliver internet access to remote areas, but the balloons are also helping scientists to study changes in the stratosphere. Audio