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International aspects of restrictions of ozone-depleting substances

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5367701· OSTI ID:5367701

This report summarizes international efforts to protect stratospheric ozone. Also included in this report is a discussion of activities in other countries to meet restrictions in the production and use of ozone-depleting substances. Finally, there is a brief presentation of trade and international competitiveness issues relating to the transition to alternatives for the regulated chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons. The stratosphere knows no international borders. Just as the impact of reduced stratospheric ozone will be felt internationally, so protection of the ozone layer is properly an international effort. Unilateral action, even by a country that produces and used large quantities of ozone-depleting substances, will not remedy the problem of ozone depletion if other countries do not follow suit. 32 refs., 7 tabs.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/CE
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
5367701
Report Number(s):
PNL-7163; ON: DE90001813
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English