This book presents an overview of the stratosphetic ozone depletion problem, including scientific, technological and policy issues. The work is original and a significant contribution to the field in terms of presenting an integrated perspective.
Mario Molina, Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The ability of the world's Governments, when presented with the latest scientific figures, to modify their thinking on the pace and consequences of ozone later depletion has been one of the most fascinating global environmental stories of our time. This comprehensive and intelligible guide makes a valuable contribution to the ongoing policy discussions. It can assits decision-makers in both Government and industry in making informed responsible choices.
Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme
This book provides a highly concetrated source of up-to-date information. It is the most thorough compilation I have seen. In one source it provides detailed descriptions of measurements and effects of ozoe depletion plus regulatory and technical solutions.
Dr. Jon Nimitz, President, Environmental Technology & Education Center (ETEC)
The scope of this manuscript is very ambitious, perhpas unsurpassed on these topics. Furthermore, the materials are very up to date, surprisingly so, even on the most specialized topics. I do not know of any other works with the same breadth and scope. Others have covered the atmospheric sciences with a smattering of history or analysis of how regulations have occured, but none are as in-depth in all topics and as oriented towards the future.
Ralph J. Cicerone, Professor of Earth System Science, University of Califoria at Irvine
We have allowed a reckless experiment on the Eather's atmosphere and the result is ozone depletion. Mending the Ozone Hole is more than an outstanding technical reference: it maps the treacherous terrain of unforeseen 'surprises' (where the real world doesn't conform to the smooth trend lines of computer models) and it charts the critical policy steps we still must take to save as much of the life-shielding ozone layer as possible.
Rhys Roth, Director, The Atmosphere Alliance
The most comprehensive overview of the problem of ozone depletion yetavailable. Packed with information, chiefly about the causes of theproblem, with sound recommendations for action. Mending the Ozone Hole should be compulsory reading for politicians. It's technical enough to meet the needs of specialists, but clear enoughfor the concerned general reader.
New Scientist
