Synergistic interactions and environment

Journal Article · Fri Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989 · Bioscience; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1093/bioscience/39.8.506· OSTI ID:7194147

Myers, N ^[1]

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1. Consultant in Environment and Development, Oxford (England)

This brief article describes synergistic interactions that would have a destructive impact on the environment: the role of chlorofluorocarbons linking the phenomena of ozone-layer depletion and the greenhouse effect; stresses on tropical forests (over-logging, agricultural settlement, and excess UV-B radiation due to ozone-layer depletion) that increase the susceptibility of the tract to injury from acid rain; increase in vulnerability to UV-B as a result of acid rain. Recognizing possible synergisms in advance may allow scientists to anticipate and even prevent some of the adverse repercussions.

• OSTI ID: 7194147
• Journal Information: Bioscience; (USA), Journal Name: Bioscience; (USA) Vol. 39:8; ISSN 0006-3568; ISSN BISNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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