You might remember the chaos about a hole in the ozone layer back in the 1980s and 90s. 

The protective layer above the Earth protecting us from harmful UV radiation that was being stripped away? 

Well, now the hole is on its way to a full recovery! But humans have a knack for screwing things up and the ozone layer is no exception. 

Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Ellen Phiddian about how we overcame this environmental hurdle and the latest threat that could catapult us right back to where we started. 

You might remember the chaos about a hole in the ozone layer back in the 1980s and 90s. 
The protective layer above the Earth protecting us from harmful UV radiation that was being stripped away? 
Well, now the hole is on its way to a full recovery! But humans have a knack for screwing things up and the ozone layer is no exception. 
Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Ellen Phiddian about how we overcame this environmental hurdle and the latest threat that could catapult us right back to where we started.

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free. 

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free.

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