The ozone hole over Antarctica is healing. The latest update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) shows the ozone layer remains on track to fully recover within this century, all thanks to science and international action. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

The latest WMO Ozone Bulletin says the ozone hole in 2024 was significantly smaller than in previous years. While some of this was due to naturally occurring atmospheric factors that drive year-to-year fluctuation, it fits into a larger trend that shows a long-term recovery.

Globally, stratospheric ozone levels were higher in 2024 compared with recent years. Over Antarctica, the ozone depletion that occurs each spring reached its peak on September 29, with

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