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OverviewThe ozone layer that has shielded the Earth from damaging ultraviolet radiation is diminishing due to the use of ozone-layer depleting substances such as CFCs. On the basis of phase-out dates laid down in the Montreal Protocol, it will take until around 2130 for these man-made compounds to disappear from the atmosphere. The effects of the thinning ozone layer include health problems such as skin cancer and cataracts, damage to marine food chains and crops, and the potential for increased global warming. Since the ozone hole over Antarctica was discovered, international scientific and political recognition of this problem has been encouraging. Full Product DetailsAuthor: United Nations Environment ProgrammePublisher: United Nations Imprint: United Nations Volume: No. 7 ISBN: 9789211005790ISBN 10: 9211005795 Pages: 35 Publication Date: April 1996 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsOverview; the scientific backgorund; effects on society; ozone-friendly technology; future policy options; sources.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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