| Main Title |
United States Environmental Prtoection Agency's stratospheric ozone research program / |
| Author |
Worrest, R. C.
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Research and Development.;Air and Waste Management Association, Pittsburgh, PA. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Air and Waste Management Association, |
| Year Published |
1989 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/D-89/129 |
| Stock Number |
PB90-112574 |
| Additional Subjects |
Research projects ;
Stratosphere ;
Solar ultraviolet radiation ;
Depletion ;
Exposure ;
Regulations ;
Air pollution ;
Assessments ;
Ecology ;
Public health ;
US EPA ;
Ozone layer ;
Air quality ;
Mitigation
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB90-112574 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
18 pages ; 28 cm |
| Abstract |
A major consequence of decreasing the ozone layer is an increase in the transmission of UV-B radiation (290-320nm) to the surface of the earth. Researchers have identified many potentially serious effects of increased exposure to UV-B radiation on the environment and human health. They include: effects on agricultural crops, trees, and marine organisms, and damage to the human immune system, eyes (cataracts), and skin (cancer). Depletion of the ozone layer also contributes to materials damage and affects ground-level air quality. To assess the consequences of depletion of the ozone layer scientists and policy makers need information on the nature and magnitude of effects resulting from exposure to UV-B radiation. The information is critical to establishing responsible regulations and mitigation options. |
| Notes |
"EPA/600/D-89/129." Microfiche. |
