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Overproduction of atmosphere-destabilizing gases


Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Overdependence on industrial gases destructive of the atmosphere
Broader Problems:
Air pollution
Disruption of environment through climate change
Narrower Problems:
Ozone-depleting substances
Aerosols as industrial hazards
Halogen compounds as pollutants
Overdependence on methyl bromide
Hydrocarbons as airborne pollutants
Methane gas emissions from landfill sites
Chlorofluorocarbons as an environmental hazard
Increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide
Aggravates:
Global warming
Ozone layer depletion
Solvents as an occupational hazard
Increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
Strategies:
Phasing-out ozone depleting substances
Combatting ozone depletion
Monitoring ozone depletion
Destabilizing natural environment
Reducing emissions of halogenated gases
Producing atmosphere-destabilizing gases
Reducing production of atmosphere-destabilizing gases
Subject(s):
Fundamental Sciences → Gaseous state
Industry → Industry
Industry → Production
Meteorology → Meteorology
Societal Problems → Dependence
Societal Problems → Instability
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGOAL 13: Climate Action
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST

About the Encyclopedia

The Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential is a unique, experimental research work of the Union of International Associations. It is currently published as a searchable online platform with profiles of world problems, action strategies, and human values that are interlinked in novel and innovative ways. These connections are based on a range of relationships such as broader and narrower scope, aggravation, relatedness and more. By concentrating on these links and relationships, the Encyclopedia is uniquely positioned to bring focus to the complex and expansive sphere of global issues and their interconnected nature.

The initial content for the Encyclopedia was seeded from UIA’s Yearbook of International Organizations. UIA’s decades of collected data on the enormous variety of association life provided a broad initial perspective on the myriad problems of humanity. Recognizing that international associations are generally confronting world problems and developing action strategies based on particular values, the initial content was based on the descriptions, aims, titles and profiles of international associations.

About UIA

The Union of International Associations (UIA) is a research institute and documentation centre, based in Brussels. It was established in 1907, by Henri la Fontaine (Nobel Peace Prize laureate of 1913), and Paul Otlet, a founding father of what is now called information science.
 

Non-profit, apolitical, independent, and non-governmental in nature, the UIA has been a pioneer in the research, monitoring and provision of information on international organizations, international associations and their global challenges since 1907.

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