World Ozone Day: Rising rocket launches could slow the recovery of Earth’s ozone layer
- Booming space industry expansion introduces direct pollutants into the vulnerable middle atmosphere, threatening Earth's UV shield.
- Rocket exhaust and debris release harmful chlorine, soot, and metals that actively degrade ozone molecules.
- Projected rapid launch surges could significantly delay or reverse decades of ongoing stratospheric ozone recovery.
- Experts urge regulations and the adoption of cleaner alternative fuels to ensure sustainable space exploration.
Source: deccanherald.com
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