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A nuclear war between India and Pakistan could destroy the ozone layer
Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.
Climate models suggest a small nuclear war in the tropics would do even more damage to the ozone layer than a larger nuclear war in more northerly latitudes, increasing exposure to dangerous ultraviolet radiation all over the world
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