In this issue: 1- New Index Provides Benchmark for Atmospheric Greenhouse Gases 2- Melanoma, a Rising Threat to Children 3- Airlines Chart a New Course to Manage Halons for Critical Fire-fighting Applications 4- New Ozone Hole over Czech Republic and Germany and Neighbouring Areas Poses Health Risk 5- Hungary meets EU regulations protecting the ozone layer - Special Announcement >>> The 2006 Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award
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