Tag Archives: ozone layer

Empa Led Research Highlights Rising Chemical Emissions Threatening Ozone Recovery Timeline

(IN BRIEF) A study led by Empa has found that emissions from industrial feedstock chemicals could delay the recovery of the ozone layer by several years. These substances, still used in manufacturing processes, have been underestimated in both usage and … Read the full press release

EMPA Showcases Alina Begley’s Long-Term Atmospheric Screening Work on International Day of Women and Girls in Science

(IN BRIEF) EMPA is highlighting the work of postdoctoral researcher Alina Begley for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, showcasing her long-term atmospheric screening that detects both known and previously unidentified climate-relevant gases using an advanced analytical … Read the full press release

Ozone pollution causes substantial hospital admissions for heart attack, heart failure and stroke

(IN BRIEF) The European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), has published a new study revealing that surpassing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) ozone limit is associated with significant increases in hospital admissions for heart … Read the full press release