Methyl Bromide and Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Policy Issues.

Examines scientific background of agricultural fumigant methyl bromide and its potential contribution to stratospheric ozone depletion. Outlines policy options for Congress regarding its phaseout, and discusses potential social and economic consequences for U.S. agriculture. Reviews recent legislati...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1998.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Agriculture. Air > Pollution. Pesticides. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Examines scientific background of agricultural fumigant methyl bromide and its potential contribution to stratospheric ozone depletion. Outlines policy options for Congress regarding its phaseout, and discusses potential social and economic consequences for U.S. agriculture. Reviews recent legislation to fund research for methyl bromide alternatives.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed July 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.