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Chemistry and Physics of Stratospheric Ozone will provide an in-depth account of chemical and physical properties of stratospheric ozone, which will be valuable to a wide audience.
The research of the last decade has produced as many arguments as answers, and the author provides a good account of both the accepted and provocative resolutions.

* Focuses on the important aspects of stratospheric ozone that are needed to understand most of the literature
* Provides extensive discussion of the natural and human-induced changes to the "ozone layer"
* Includes homework problems at the end of each chapter

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Excellent general book on stratospheric chemistry
This is an excellent book on stratospheric chemistry and transport. It reads much more quickly than the denser "Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion" reports issued by the WMO, but it still includes all the important details. Even though it specializes in stratospheric chemistry, many of the concepts can be applied to tropospheric chemistry as well. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from E, published by Earth Action Network, Inc. on November 1, 1999. The length of the article is 826 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: EMFs, Vinyl and Ozone.(Brief Article)
Author: Elissa Reiling
Publication: E (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 1999
Publisher: Earth Action Network, Inc.
Volume: 10Issue: 6Page: 64

Article Type: Brief Article

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This intriguing volume gives readers a thorough understanding of all sides of the ozone debate.

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"The most comprehensive overview of the problem of ozone depletion yet available. Packed with information, chiefly about the causes of the problem, with sound recommendations for action. Mending the Ozone Hole should be compulsory reading for politicians. It's technical enough to meet the needs of specialists, but clear enough for the concerned general reader." -- New Scientist

There is a widely held misconception that the problem of ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere has been solved. In fact, while CFC production has been reduced in many places, the ongoing emissions of chemicals and the production of other long-lived ozone-depleting substances mean a decade will pass before the levels of ozone-depleting chlorine in the earth's atmosphere being to decline. As a result, serious ozone depletion above the southern pole and elsewhere is expected to continue for decades, posing a severe threat to human health and to ecosystems.

In this comprehensive overview, Makhijani and Gurney detail the most current knowledge about stratospheric ozone depletion. More than a review of the evolution of the ozone problem, Mending the Ozone Hole provides an objective and stimulating look at current debates surrounding the research, the technology development, and the policy-making aimed at eliminating ozone-depleting substances.

The book begins by clearly delineating the current status of stratospheric ozone loss and its epidemiological and ecological consequences -- including DNA damage, effects on the human immune system, skin cancer, the human eye, plant and aquatic life, and potential impacts of persistent severe ozone depletion. It then takes up the many sources of emissions of ozone-depleting compounds and of the alternative technologies that might reasonably replace them. This is followed by an examination of national and international policy development and industry responses, projections on the levels of ozone-depleting chlorine, assessments of various ozone-protection measures, and a consideration of the context in which policy is made. Finally, the research findings are summarized and specific recommendations for protecting the ozone layer are offered ... Read more

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Comprises the edited proceedings of an international conference on the health and environmental consequences of stratospheric ozone depletion, held at the Royal Institute of British Architects in London, November, 1988. Contributions from members of the medical, scientific and political communities present the state of knowledge on the ozone layer and the greenhouse effect; deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation on humans, animals and plants; alternatives to chlorofluorocarbons; and political responses to the scientific discoveries. ... Read more

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pity that it doesn't discuss effects of the treaty
One of the most successful international treaties has been the 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Bankobeza gives a comprehensive explanation of the treaty and how it is implemented. Various international organisations and NGOs are involved in aiding national governments in supervising and monitoring compliance. Complicated details. Including also technology transfer to developing countries, so that they could adhere to the treaty.

The book is rather dry reading. It seems more like a reference text on the treaty. To be consulted by parties involved with the treaty, rather than to be used by any other type of reader.

The book also does not describe the years of negotiations that led to the treaty. Or how successful it has been in the almost 20 years since it was ratified. It is a book confined directly to the treaty itself. ... Read more

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An interesting and profound aspect of ozone depletion is that it is a global problem cause by human activities. This new module in the Global Change Instruction Program describes the chemistry of ozone, how ozone destruction is attributed to human activity, and what society is doing to avert further damage to the ozone layer. This introductory module can be integrated into existing courses related to global change in earth & environmental sciences, meteorology, biology, and chemistry. Questions for the reader and a glossary are included. ... Read more

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A balanced assessment, based on currently available scientific knowledge, of the effects that climate change may have on the environment in Europe and the health of its populations. Written in non-technical language, the book responds to growing public and political concern about the consequences of such widely publicized phenomena as global warming and stratospheric ozone depletion. The book also responds to evidence that recent warming trends in Europe have already affected health.

The book opens with a brief explanation of the causes of climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion, followed by an overview of recent European and global initiatives aimed at monitoring trends and assessing their impact on health. The first main chapter, on climate change in Europe, summarizes currently documented trends and provides a scenario of possible changes throughout the rest of this century.

The second, and most extensive chapter, reviews scientific evidence on specific health consequences. These include effects related to increased episodes of thermal stress and air pollution; changes in food-borne, water-related, vector-borne, and rodent-borne diseases; mortality from floods and other weather extremes; and changes in the production of aeroallergens associated with respiratory disorders including asthma.

Chapter three considers health effects linked to stratospheric ozone depletion, giving particular attention to adverse effects on the eye and immune system, and skin cancer. The remaining chapters discuss health effects expected in the next decade, and outline actions urgently needed in the areas of policymonitoring and surveillanceand research.

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Ground-level ozone is an air pollutant with harmful effects on the respiratory systems of animals. Ozone in the upper atmosphere filters potentially damaging ultraviolet light from reaching the Earth's surface. It is present in low concentrations throughout the Earth's atmosphere. It has many industrial and consumer applications. This new book presents the latest research in the field from around the globe. ... Read more

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Throughout the world, the environment has suffered the consequences of both natural and man-made disasters. In this series, the results of relentless human progress are explored. Oil Spills looks at how oil spills occur, the damage they cause on wildlife and ways to avoid future oil pollution. The Ozone Hole investigates what has caused the hole in the ozone layer, the danger it presents and possible ways to safeguard against further destruction. ... Read more

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(Taylor and Francis)Translated from the German version by the same author, Transnationale Umweltpolitik, c1999. The arguments have been elaborated somewhat, and the social science discussion approach has been recast using approaches published in English. DLC: Ozone layer depletion. ... Read more

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A quick reading handbook explaining ozone depletion and UV health risks, while offering dozens of personal UV protection ideas.Keep your family health in the high UV environment of the 1990s by taking effective and practical steps.Discover additional resources using the references, addresses, and phone numbers of companies with UV protection products, educational resources, government and private agencies, magazines and journal references. ... Read more

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Explains how ozone holes happen, what effects they have on the environment, and what can be done about this problem. ... Read more