He fears that the global increase in forest fires could have a significant impact on the ozone layer. The combination of these two factors leads to holes in the ozone layer and more UV radiation reaching us," explains Johan Friberg. The effect of forest fires should be studied furtherAfter the Australian fires in 2019 and 2020, the concentration of ozone in the Southern Hemisphere fell and ozone holes formed outside the polar region. There are several reasons why forest fires occur, but we see an increase both because of climate change and causes that are linked to modern forestry methods. "We do not know how much previous forest fires have affected the ozone layer, which is why more research is needed."

Source: The Nation October 10, 2023 02:31 UTC