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U.S. Again Seeking Delay in Protecting Ozone Layer

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by Areometer, Nov 25, 2004.

  1. Areometer

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    The U.S. is foremost among 16 nations seeking an exemption from guidelines set in the 1987 Montreal Protocol for the phase-out of methyl bromide, a potent ozone-depleting chemical used for agricultural purposes.

    The U.S. previously agreed to ban methyl bromide by next January. Instead it is expected to push for a multi-year exemption to the phase-out as the signatories to the Montreal Protocol gather in Prague this week.

    The U.S. is requesting permission to use 9,379 metric tons of the neurotoxin in 2006. That comprises over 75% of the exemptions being sought, with the 15 other countries requesting approximately 2,700 tons in combination.

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    #1 Areometer, Nov 25, 2004
  2. prius04

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    Why would this administration care about the environment at all anyway?

    Haven't you heard of the "Rapture". Armageddon is upon us.



    http://www.raptureready.com/


    GW Bush MUST believe in the Rapture. It's the only thing that makes sense.
     
    #2 prius04, Nov 25, 2004
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    I first heard about methyl-bromide years ago when it was used by a local strawberry grower. This stuff is a real killer. It kills EVERYTHING - weed seeds, earth worms, soil microbes, beneficial insects and their eggs.
    How can they justify the use of such a poison? The real problem is that the general population is not made aware of these things and if the adminsitration does get the ban lifted, that will also not be reported in the mainstream media.

    I think that the environment is really going to suffer in the next four years, possibly to the point that the damage can't be undone. Not only will our children and grandchildren be paying for the tremendous debt being run up by these politicians but their environment will be compromised as well. :(
     
    #3 Jerry P, Nov 25, 2004
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