The Impact of Ozone-Layer Depletion

UNEP/GEMS Environment Library

This volume deals with the effects of ozone depletion on human health and the environment and outlines ways of reducing damage to the ozone layer. It discusses the effects on society of ultraviolet radiation such as skin cancer, eye disease and the impact on the ocean, plants and the air. Ozone-friendly substitutes for CFCs are presented as well as their financial benefits. The importance of global cooperation and future policy options are emphasized.

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Sales Number: E. 95.III.D.54     ISBN: 92-1-100579-5     No.7     Pages: 40pp.     
Price: $10.00

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