The real story behind the . Ozone Crisis Straight from today's
headlines, award-winning science writer Sharon Roan offers an incisive
look at one of the planet's most pressing ecological concerns. Ozone
Crisis tells the compelling, often shocking story of the discovery of
ozone depletion, the fight to ban chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and future
prospects and prognoses. ""At last a sober, well-researched, and
well-written book on an important environmental problem.. a good yarn
about stratospheric ozone..This is clearly one of the best case studies
of the evolution of science-intensive public policy."" --Choice ""An
engaging account . skillfully recounts in terms readily understood by
lay readers the shrewd detective work and unprecedented scientific
cooperation that helped give rise to the Montreal Treaty."" --John C.
Topping, President, Climate Institute ""Whether you have the slightest
interest in environmental matters or not, this book should be on your
'must check out!' list."" --Western Producer ""Anyone interested in
understanding contemporary environmental policy issues will find Roan
has written a well-researched, well-balanced, and informative book in an
easy-to-read, journalistic style."" --Naturalist Review