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Your Thoughts on the Great Ozone Debate?

Posted by Cliff on from the environmentally-unsound dept.

Hrodvitnir asks: "Yesterday the BBC reported that the hole in the ozone layer above the Antarctic is the largest on record. Today CNN says that it is recovering, or at least stabilized. Do we really know what's going on? Is this more bad science/false studies, or are they both partially right?"

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  1. Well... by slavemowgli · · Score: 5, Funny

    Let's see who we have:

    The BBC: one of the most highly-respected independent news organisations in the world.

    CNN: an outlet for political propaganda, thanks to Ted Turner.

    Who are you going to believe?

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    quidquid latine dictum sit altum videtur.
  2. Easy... by benhocking · · Score: 5, Funny

    Fox! After all, they're fair and balanced!

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    Ben Hocking
    Need a professional organizer?
  3. Evolution in Action by WormholeFiend · · Score: 5, Funny

    I predict that the ozone layer will vanish one day, not because of first world countries, but because third world countries dont have the cash for the more expensive ozone-friendly chemicals.

    When that happens, a whole bunch of people are going to die from skin cancer and/or will go blind from cataracts, while the survivors who are more resistant to UVs will procreate.

    I'd give anything to be around at that time, only to see how the creationism/evolution debate turns out.