Sun burn?

Article Abstract:

Anecdotal reports indicate the effect of the ozone hole on Punta Arenas, Chile, the world's southernmost city, since no formal study has been done. Skin diseases are exacerbated, sheep and rabbits have gone blind, and doctors fear cancer from long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
Health aspects, Chile, Physiological aspects, Ultraviolet radiation, Punta Arenas, Chile

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America's cities: doomed to burn?

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Plans need to be developed on the federal and regional government level to solve the problems of poverty-stricken urban areas. Federal aid can stop the flight of businesses and people from inner cities. Regional governments can more readily address social problems.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
Planning, Laws, regulations and rules, Urban renewal, Inner cities, Federal aid to community development, Government aid to community development

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Ultraviolet fright: ozone depletion

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Increased ultraviolet light passing through the ozone-depleted hole over the Antarctic is causing a decrease in phytoplankton production, which may upset the entire ocean food chain. The method and interpreted results of a recent experiment are discussed.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
Chlorophyll, Phytoplankton

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Subjects list: Environmental aspects, Ozone layer depletion
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