Arctic winter 2005: Implications for stratospheric ozone loss and climate change (original) (raw)

The Arctic winter of 2005 was marked by unprecedented low temperatures and significant ozone depletion due to anthropogenic chlorine and bromine compounds. This research quantifies chemical ozone loss and the volume of air conducive to polar stratospheric clouds, revealing both have exceeded previous records over the last four decades. The study indicates that these extreme cold winters are becoming increasingly frequent, highlighting a concerning trend for stratospheric ozone levels and, by extension, climate change.