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In 1987 further regulations were imposed on these ozone-depleting substances through the Montreal Protocol an international treaty, and since then, updates to the protocol as well as the Clean Air Act have led to more regulation and phaseouts.
Bill Chameides: The Toxic Substances Control Act's Toxic Baddies Bill Chameides 2011
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In 1987 further regulations were imposed on these ozone-depleting substances through the Montreal Protocol an international treaty, and since then, updates to the protocol as well as the Clean Air Act have led to more regulation and phaseouts.
Bill Chameides: The Toxic Substances Control Act's Toxic Baddies Bill Chameides 2011
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The Arctic stratosphere continues to be vulnerable to ozone destruction caused by ozone-depleting substances linked to human activities, said WMO secretary-general Michel Jarraud.
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In 1987 further regulations were imposed on these ozone-depleting substances through the Montreal Protocol an international treaty, and since then, updates to the protocol as well as the Clean Air Act have led to more regulation and phaseouts.
Bill Chameides: The Toxic Substances Control Act's Toxic Baddies Bill Chameides 2011
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The agency has done this job for 40 years, successfully reducing lead from gasoline, phasing out the ozone-depleting chemicals, and slashing the pollutants that cause acid rain.
Frances Beinecke: Energy Chairman Upton Turns His Back on Health Protections Americans Value Frances Beinecke 2011
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The Arctic stratosphere continues to be vulnerable to ozone destruction caused by ozone-depleting substances linked to human activities, said WMO secretary-general Michel Jarraud.
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After 40 years of progress -- getting the lead out of gasoline, phasing out ozone-depleting chemicals, reducing pollution that causes acid rain -- the agency's scientists have saved hundreds of thousands of lives and improved the quality of life for us all.
Peter Lehner: An Environmental State of the Union: Opportunities for the Administration and the New Congress Peter Lehner 2011
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Federal law already requires the recovery of refrigerant, mercury, and PCBs from refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and humidifiers, but foam insulation containing ozone-depleting substances (ODS) such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) can legally be shredded.
GE gets RAD by joining federal appliance disposal program 2011
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After 40 years of progress -- getting the lead out of gasoline, phasing out ozone-depleting chemicals, reducing pollution that causes acid rain -- the agency's scientists have saved hundreds of thousands of lives and improved the quality of life for us all.
Peter Lehner: An Environmental State of the Union: Opportunities for the Administration and the New Congress Peter Lehner 2011
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The agency has done this job for 40 years, successfully reducing lead from gasoline, phasing out the ozone-depleting chemicals, and slashing the pollutants that cause acid rain.
Frances Beinecke: Energy Chairman Upton Turns His Back on Health Protections Americans Value Frances Beinecke 2011
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