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Abstract: Ever since its completely unexpected discovery in 1985, the spectacular loss of atmospheric ozone near the South Pole has become an urgent issue confronting atmospheric scientists, policy makers, and the world community at large. This phenomenon offers a striking illustration of the fragility of our environment, and raises serious concerns about the potential impact of human activities on the atmosphere. The objective of this article is to present in simple terms an account of our current scientific understanding of ozone depletion, and the international actions being taken to tackle this problem.