The Ozone Layer : Proceedings of the Meeting of Experts Designated by Governments, Intergovernmental and Nongovernmental Organizations on the Ozone Layer, Organized by the United Nations Environment Programme in Washington, DC, 1-9 March 1977

The Ozone Layer contains the proceedings of the Meeting of Experts on the Ozone Layer, organized by the United Nations Environment Programme and held in Washington, DC, on March 1-9, 1977. The papers review all aspects of the ozone layer, including the potential impact of stratospheric pollution and a reduction in the ozone layer on mankind, and encompass fields ranging from stratopheric physics and chemistry to biology, ecology, trade, and economics. This book is comprised of 23 papers and begins with a discussion on the environmental aspects of stratospheric ozone depletion and the effects of changing levels of ultraviolet radiation on phytoplankton, plants, timber production, and human health. Subsequent chapters explore some economic and social implications of a possible ban on the use of fluorocarbons; the link between atmospheric exchange processes and the ozone problem; and industry-sponsored studies on the effects of chlorofluorocarbons on the concentration of atmospheric ozone. The remaining chapters focus on stratospheric and ozone research activities in countries such as Canada, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and the United States. This monograph will be a valuable resource for environmental scientists and policymakers. Content: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND APPLICATIONS , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Pages vii-ix , MOSTAFA KAMAL TOLBA List of Participants , Pages xi-xviii PAPER 1 - Environmental Aspects of Stratospheric Ozone Depletion: Presented by the United Nations Environment Programme , Pages 1-19 PAPER 2 - Effects of Changing Levels of Ultraviolet Radiation on Phytoplankton: Presented by the Food and Agriculture Organization , Pages 21-34 PAPER 3 - Effects of Changing Levels of Ultraviolet Radiation on Plant and Timber Production: Presented by the Food and Agriculture Organization , Pages 35-52 PAPER 4 - Aircraft Engine Emissions: Presented by the International Civil Aviation Organization , Pages 53-55 PAPER 5 - Effects of Ultra-violet Radiation on Human Health: Presented by the World Health Organization , Pages 57-73 PAPER 6 - Atmosphere Ozone - A Survey of the Current State of Knowledge of the Ozone Layer: Presented by the World Meteorological Organization , Pages 75-136 PAPER 7 - Ozone Layer and Development: Presented by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs , Pages 137-139 PAPER 8 - Protection of the Ozone Layer - Some Economic and Social Implications of a Possible Ban on the Use of Fluorocarbons: Presented by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs , Pages 141-167 PAPER 9 - A Review of the Industry-sponsored Research into the Effect of Chlorofluorocarbons on the Concentration of Atmospheric Ozone: Presented by the International Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Manufacturing Chemists Association , Pages 169-175 PAPER 10 - A Summary of the Research Program on the Effect of Fluorocarbons on the Atmosphere: Sponsored by the Fluorocarbon Industry and Administered by the Manufacturing Chemists Association , Pages 177-205 PAPER 11 - Activities in the Field of Stratospheric Ozone, including Possible Geophysical and Biological Consequences of Ozone Depletion: Presented by ICSU/SCOPE , Pages 207-210 PAPER 12 - Stratospheric Ozone Depletion - An Environmental Impact Assessment: Presented by ICSU/SCOPE , Pages 211-243 PAPER 13 - Atmospheric Exchange Processes and the Ozone Problem: Presented by the Institute for Environmental Studies, Toronto , Pages 245-300 PAPER 14 - Assessment of the Economic Impact of Restrictions on the Use of Fluorocarbons - An Outline of OECD Activities 1976-1977: Presented by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development , Pages 301-303 PAPER 15 - An Outline of Current Monitoring and Research being Carried out into Stratospheric Ozone and Related Subjects in Australia: Presented by the Government of Australia , Pages 305-310 PAPER 16 - Stratospheric and Ozone Research Activities in Canada: Presented by the Government of Canada , Pages 311-320 PAPER 17 - Sur l'Etude des Problemes de l'Ozone Atmospherique en Belgique: Presented by the Government of Belgium , Pages 321-338 PAPER 18 - Research in the Field of the Stratospheric Ozone Layer: Presented by the Government of Federal Republic of Germany , Pages 339-340 PAPER 19 - Programme Française de Recherche sur l'Ozone Stratospherique: Presented by the Government of France , Pages 341-345 PAPER 20 - A Report on the Atmospheric Research Activities in Italy: Presented by the Government of Italy , Pages 347-348 PAPER 21 - Review of Research Activities Related to the Fluorocarbon Threat to the Ozone Layer: Presented by the Government of the Netherlands , Pages 349-350 PAPER 22 - U. K. Studies of the Stratosphere and the Possible Effects of Stratospheric Pollution: Presented by the Government of the United Kingdom , Pages 351-355 PAPER 23 - U.S. Investigations to Evaluate the Potential Threat of Stratospheric Ozone Diminution: Presented by the Government of the United States , Pages 357-366 Report on the Meeting , Pages 367,369-373 World Plan of Action , Pages 375,377-381