TITLE

Individuals must act

AUTHOR(S)

Fry, Carolyn

PUB. DATE

February 2002

SOURCE

Geographical (Campion Interactive Publishing);Feb2002, Vol. 74 Issue 2, p5

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Comments on global warming and other environmental problems facing the human population. Efforts of geographers and other scientists in addressing the problem; Problem facing Great Britain regarding the international agreement on the disposal of refrigerators containing chlorofluorocarbons.

ACCESSION #

6043572

Tags: ENVIRONMENTAL health;  ENVIRONMENTAL policy;  REFRIGERATORS -- Environmental aspects;  CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS -- International cooperation

 

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