Protecting the ozone layer : the United Nations history /

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In the 1970s the world became aware of a huge danger: the destruction of the stratospheric ozone layer by CFCs escaping into the atmosphere, and the damage this could do to human health and the food chain. So great was the threat that by 1987 the UN had succeeded in coordinating an international tre...

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Détails bibliographiques
Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteur principal: Andersen, Stephen O.
Autres auteurs: Sarma, K. Madhava, 1938-, Sinclair, Lani
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan Publications, ©2002.
Sujets:
United Nations
1900-1999
Ozone layer depletion > Prevention > History > 20th century.
Ozone layer depletion > History > 20th century.
Couche d'ozone > Réduction > Histoire > 20e siècle.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Environmental > Pollution Control.
Ozone layer depletion
Ozone layer depletion > Prevention
Ozon.
Ozonosfeer.
Electronic books.
History
Accès en ligne:Texto completo
Table des matières:
  • The science of ozone depletion : from theory to certainty
  • Diplomacy : the beginning, 1974-1987
  • Diplomacy : from strength to strength, 1988-1992
  • Diplomacy : racing towards success, 1993-2001
  • Technology and business policy
  • Implementation of the Montreal Protocol
  • Compliance with the Montreal Protocol
  • Media coverage fo the ozone-layer issue
  • Environmental NGOs, the ozone layer and the Montreal Protocol
  • Conclusion : a perspective and a caution.

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