May 10, 1991
Air Date: May 10, 1991
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An Ozone Lesson
/ Steve CurwoodThe ozone layer protects life on earth from the damaging ultra-violet rays of the sun. Steve reports on the importance of this atmospheric layer to our planet. (03:00)
Space Shuttle - Blasting Away at Ozone
/ David BaronChlorine is considered the most important chemical in ozone depletion. Each launch of the space shuttle releases the equivalent of 400,000 refrigerators worth of chlorine into the atmosphere. WBUR's David Baron reports. (05:15)
Vermont Rules on Car Air Conditioners
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Negotiating the Ozone Accord
Steve talks with Richard Benedict, former assistant secretary of state for the environment. ()
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An Ozone Lesson
Space Shuttle - Blasting Away at Ozone
Vermont Rules on Car Air Conditioners
Negotiating the Ozone Accord
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