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Month: January 2023

The ozone layer is on track to recover within decades as harmful chemicals are phased out, scientists report

By Laura Paddison, CNN In rare good news for the planet, Earth’s ozone layer is on track to recover completely within decades, as ozone-depleting chemicals are phased out across the world, according to a new United Nations-backed assessment. The ozone layer protects the planet from harmful ultraviolet rays. But since the late 1980s, scientists have

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Seattle public schools sue social media companies for allegedly harming students’ mental health

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Seattle’s public school system on Friday filed a lawsuit against several Big Tech companies alleging their platforms have a negative impact on students’ mental health and claiming that has impeded the ability of its schools “to fulfill its educational mission.” The lawsuit was filed against the parent companies of

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