The real story behind the . Ozone Crisis Straight from today's headlines, award-winning science writer Sharon Roan offers an incisive look at one of the planet's most pressing ecological concerns. Ozone Crisis tells the compelling, often shocking story of the discovery of ozone depletion, the fight to ban chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and future prospects and prognoses. "At last a sober, well-researched, and well-written book on an important environmental problem.. a good yarn about stratospheric ozone..This is clearly one of the best case studies of the evolution of science-intensive public policy." --Choice "An engaging account . skillfully recounts in terms readily understood by lay readers the shrewd detective work and unprecedented scientific cooperation that helped give rise to the Montreal Treaty." --John C. Topping, President, Climate Institute "Whether you have the slightest interest in environmental matters or not, this book should be on your 'must check out!' list." --Western Producer "Anyone interested in understanding contemporary environmental policy issues will find Roan has written a well-researched, well-balanced, and informative book in an easy-to-read, journalistic style." --Naturalist Review
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Damage to the Earth's fragile ozone layer by airborne chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), used in aerosols and refrigerants, was strongly suspected by scientists as early as 1973. But it was not until 15 years later that the U.S. ratified an international agreement restricting CFC use--and that pact only limits CFC emissions by about one-third. Science writer Roan looks at this many-sided controversy in her balanced, disturbing report, a remarkable tale of government and corporate foot-dragging, public indifference, environmentalists' furor and scientific experiment. The discovery that CFC-related ozone depletion, besides letting in dangerous ultraviolet radiation, can fuel the greenhouse effect and thus overheat the planet did not prompt decisive action. A turning point came only in 1984 with the shocking detection of a seasonal hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica. Those who favor a complete phase-out of "ozone-eating" chemicals will find plenty of ammunition in this dossier. Photos. Author tour.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This excellent book chronicles the history of the ozone crisis, from the scientific theory formulated by Mario Molina and Sherwood Rowland in 1973 to scientific fact supported by data of two Antartic expeditions in 1986 and 1987. The role of chlorine emitted from chloroflurocarbons and its impact on the destruction of the ozone layer is stated clearly, as is the long battle with government and industry, both national and international, to recognize the crisis. This serves as an update of Lydia Dotto's The Ozone War ( LJ 9/15/78) and is a less technical account of the problem than John Gribbin's The Hole in the Sky ( LJ 1/88). This is a welcome entry into an area where more information is needed.
- Karen L. Atwood, Pomfret Sch. Lib., Ct.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Karen L. Atwood, Pomfret Sch. Lib., Ct.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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It was a few days before Christmas, and Mario Molina knew he would have a tough time locating his postdoctoral adviser, Sherry Rowland, if he didn't move fast. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
percent ozone loss, ozone expedition, aerosol ban, foam food containers, ozone issue, airborne expedition, chlorine nitrate, ozone war, increased ultraviolet light, manmade pollutants, ozone crisis, depletion theory, aerosol industry, ozone depletion issue, depletion estimates, ozone values, nonessential uses, chlorine oxide, chlorine monoxide, more ultraviolet light, ozone losses, chlorine chemicals, polar stratospheric clouds, stratospheric chemistry, depletion hypothesis Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Trends Panel, Montreal Protocol, National Academy of Sciences, Northern Hemisphere, State Department, Punta Arenas, University of California, Clean Air Act, Soviet Union, Vienna Convention, Bob Watson, Phase Two, Southern Hemisphere, Lee Thomas, Natural Resources Defense Council, Susan Solomon, White House, Mario Molina, The New York Times, Joe Farman, Sherry Rowland, Aerosol Age, American Chemical Society, Chemical Manufacturers Association New!
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percent ozone loss, ozone expedition, aerosol ban, foam food containers, ozone issue, airborne expedition, chlorine nitrate, ozone war, increased ultraviolet light, manmade pollutants, ozone crisis, depletion theory, aerosol industry, ozone depletion issue, depletion estimates, ozone values, nonessential uses, chlorine oxide, chlorine monoxide, more ultraviolet light, ozone losses, chlorine chemicals, polar stratospheric clouds, stratospheric chemistry, depletion hypothesis Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Trends Panel, Montreal Protocol, National Academy of Sciences, Northern Hemisphere, State Department, Punta Arenas, University of California, Clean Air Act, Soviet Union, Vienna Convention, Bob Watson, Phase Two, Southern Hemisphere, Lee Thomas, Natural Resources Defense Council, Susan Solomon, White House, Mario Molina, The New York Times, Joe Farman, Sherry Rowland, Aerosol Age, American Chemical Society, Chemical Manufacturers Association New!
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