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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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Andersen, Stephen O.
Other Authors: Sarma, K. Madhava, 1938-, Sinclair, Lani
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan Publications, ©2002.
Subjects:
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
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 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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