Surf these sites: Beyond Discovery, The Ozone Depletion Phenomenon -- Article describes how basic research has led to answers on what stratospheric ozone is, its role is in Earth''s atmosphere and the devastating consequences of its depletion. Adapted from an account by Dr. F. Sherwood Rowland, a pioneering researcher in the field who shared the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work. CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) and Ozone Depletion -- CIESIN thematic guide Environmental Effects of Ozone Depletion -- The United Nations Environment Programme Assessment Panel on the Environmental Effects of Ozone Depletion produced this report. The assessment is given in seven papers: changes in ultraviolet radiation, effects on human and animal health, effects on terrestrial ecosystems, effects on aquatic ecosystems, effects on biogeochemical cycles, effects on air quality, and effects on materials. Environmental Effects of Ozone Depletion: 1998 UNEP Assessment -- The assessment presented in this special issue of Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology (pdf format) deals with environmental effects of ozone depletion. It was produced originally in a limited edition for governments (HTML format), via the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The assessment is given in seven papers as follows: changes in ultraviolet radiation, effects on human and animal health, effects on aquatic ecosystems, effects on biogeochemical cycles, effects on air quality, and effects on materials. Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the Ozone Layer -- The Protocol came into force on January 1st, 1989 and sets the "elimination" of ozone-depleting substances as its "final objective." Ozone Research -- European Coordinating Unit SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE) -- a measurement campaign sponsored by NASA''s Ames Research Center designed to examine the processes controlling ozone levels at mid- to high latitudes. SEDAC: Stratospheric Ozone and Human Health Project -- Data and resources in the areas of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, ozone, and human health impacts of UV exposure. UV radiation is known to be a significant risk factor for skin cancers, eye cataracts, and immune system suppression. Due to the current downward trends in stratospheric ozone at mid- and high-latitudes, the expected increase in UV exposure may pose a significant health risk in the future. Stratospheric Ozone -- This Environment Canada site deals with issues, programs and other aspects having to do with stratospheric ozone. Stratospheric Ozone Depletion -- NASA resource file for students and teachers Stratospheric Ozone Depletion: Air Resources Branch of the BC Ministry of the Environment -- Information on the science, issues and actions on ozone depletion, with respect to British Columbia, Canada. This site is part of the website of the Air Resources Branch, BC Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. The Ozone Hole Tour -- An overview of the ozone layer and the development of the ozone hole over the Antarctic hosted by the Centre of Atmospheric Science, University of Cambridge. Third European Stratospheric Experiment on Ozone (THESEO) -- THESEO is taking place during 1998 and 1999. The main aim is to improve our understanding of the causes of ozone depletion over Europe and other mid-latitude regions, where the ozone layer has been progressively depleted for the last 20-30 years. UNEP Ozone Secretariat - United Nations Environment Programmme - Nairobi, Kenya (Geneva Mirror site) -- Clearinghouse of information related to stratospheric ozone (the ozone layer) and the challenges faced in its preservation. US Environmental Protection Agency: Ozone Depletion -- Information about stratospheric ozone depletion, US regulations about CFCs and substitutes, ozone science, international policy, and the UV Index USDA UVB Radiation Monitoring Program -- Collects information on geographical distribution and temporal trends of UVB (ultraviolet -B) radiation in the US. This information is needed to assess potential impacts of increasing ultraviolet radiation levels on agricultural crops and forests. Site has project information, interactive data browser and pictures of sites and instrumentation. Worrest, Robert C. -- Dr. Worrest is Director of the US Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO) and Associate Director for CIESIN Washington Operations. He has numerous publications regarding the effects of stratospheric ozone depletion on the biosphere.
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