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From: jttmab	8/18/2006 11:20:47 AM
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Scientists: Ozone layer recovery will take longer Friday, August 18, 2006; Posted: 10:07 a.m. EDT (14:07 GMT) GENEVA, Switzerland (AP) -- The atmosphere will take up to 15 years longer than previously expected to recover from pollution and repair its ozone hole over the southern hemisphere, the United Nations' weather organization said Friday. Thinning in the ozone layer -- due to chemical compounds leaked from refrigerators, air conditioners and other devices -- exposes the Earth to harmful solar rays. Too much ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cancer and destroy tiny plants at the beginning of the food chain. Scientists said Friday it would take until 2065, instead of 2050 as previously expected, for the ozone layer to recover and the hole over the Antarctic to close.... cnn.com I wasn't planning on being around in 2050, let alone 2065

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