DEPLETION OF THE OZONE LAYER.

Author(s) : HOLPER P. N.

Type of article: Article, Review

Summary

THE AUTHOR EXPLAINS THE PURPOSE OF THE STRATOSPHERIC OZONE LAYER AND ITS DESTRUCTION BY CFCS AND HALONS. SOME DETAILS ARE GIVEN OF THE GROWTH OF OZONE HOLES OVER THE POLES AND THEIR EFFECT ON MANKIND. THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL IS AIMED AT PHASING OUT HARMFUL GASES. ITS MAIN POINTS ARE DESCRIBED. THERE IS ALSO A MENTION OF ALTERNATIVE FLUIDS AND THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT OF CFCS. D.W.H.

Details

  • Original title: DEPLETION OF THE OZONE LAYER.
  • Record ID : 1991-1448
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation
  • Source: AIRAH J. - vol. 44 - n. 7
  • Publication date: 1990
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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