For years, halogens have been known as destroyers of ‘good’ ozone, which acts as an upper-atmosphere shield from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Research now shows that natural halogen compounds emitted from the ocean help to control ‘bad’ ozone pollution at ground level and may continue to do so at a similar rate in future climate.
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Stenke, A. Natural control on ozone pollution. Nat. Clim. Chang. 10, 101–102 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-019-0686-3
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