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Arctic ozone hole grows

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February 21, 2016

The ozone layer over the Arctic has developed a huge hole this winter. That means there's less protection from the sun's dangerous ultraviolet rays. But in the long-term scientists say they are optimistic. The ozone layer is gradually recovering.