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25th June 2008, 07:35 PM
Large amounts of ozone are being destroyed in the lower atmosphere over the tropical Atlantic Ocean. The significance is that ozone in the lower atmosphere acts as a greenhouse gas and its destruction also leads to the removal of the third most abundant greenhouse gas; methane. It should lead to improved climate predictions.
More... (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080625140656.htm)
More... (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080625140656.htm)