Losing our skin: the Earth's vanishing ozone layer

Article Abstract:

The ozone layer depletion has reached massive proportions because of the release of chlorine and Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the atmosphere. Research indicates that the rate of ozone depletion will increases before the ozone layer can replenish itself. This has ecological and health ramifications in that habitats of various species will be changed and they will not adapt rapidly enough to survive. There will be increased health problems in animals and in man. Greenpeace is working for the cessation of production of CFCs.

Health aspects, Social aspects, Ozone layer depletion, Greenpeace Foundation

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Who's behind the attack on recycling?

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Recycling program, a multi-ethnic, multi-racial and multi-class and the most popular movement, is being widely criticized as a wasteful activity. Recycling processes are labor intensive as compared to disposal technologies which are capital-intensive. Consequently, disposal technologies are being adopted by bankers and bond firms. Recycling is viewed as an add-on cost and as a result, expensive. Recycling programs are being criticized by the self interest of bonding and national hauling firms.

Analysis, Economic aspects, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling, Public opinion

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Real Rio: behind the scenes at the '92 Earth Summit

Article Abstract:

The 1992 Earth Summit failed to achieve its purpose of developing policies and measures that would ensure the planet's economic and environmental survival. Despite the imminence of danger that threatens everyone, the summit's goals were overshadowed by each nation's own selfish interests.

Evaluation, Conferences, meetings and seminars, United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, 1992

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