Protecting the ozone shield: A new public policy. Technical report, Jan-Dec 90

Technical Report · Mon Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5269798

Manz, P C

Throughout the 1980's, public attention and concern have become increasingly focused on a number of specific environmental issues including the consequences of stratospheric ozone depletion cause by the release of CFC's and halons into the environment. This report discusses the policy issues relating to the use of CFC's and halons and their long-term impact on the environment. Stratospheric ozone protects the earth, and the life that dwells on it, from the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation (UVb). A prolonged increase in UVb radiation exposure can cause suppression of the immune system and an increase in the incidence of skin cancer and cataracts in human beings. High levels of UVb radiation can damage land and water based plant life including major food crops, and can cause an increase in smog formation, which has become a major problem in many urban areas.

• Research Organization: Army Electronics Technology and Devices Lab., Fort Monmouth, NJ (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5269798
• Report Number(s): AD-A-237640/8/XAB; SLCET-TR--91-10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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