Fires, Atmospheric Chemistry, and the Ozone Layer

Research indicates that perhaps 30% of the methyl bromide (MeBr) in the atmosphere may derive from biomass fires, such as forest fires and agricultural burning. The bromine in MeBr is known to deplete the ozone layer, and industrial production of MeBr is being phased out. The impact of MeBr from bio...

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1994-03, Vol.263 (5151), p.1243-1244
Main Author: Cicerone, Ralph J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
540120 - Environment, Atmospheric- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport- (1990-)
Air pollution
Atmosphere
Atmospheric chemistry
Atmospherics
Atoms
BIOMASS
Biomass burning
Bromides
Bromides (Chemistry)
BROMINATED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS
Bromine
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
Chemicals
Chemistry
COMBUSTION
Developed Nations
ENERGY SOURCES
Environmental agencies
Environmental aspects
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Fires
HALOGENATED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS
LAYERS
LOSSES
METHYL BROMIDE
ORGANIC BROMINE COMPOUNDS
Organic Chemistry
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
OXIDATION
Ozone
OZONE LAYER
Perspectives
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Stratosphere
SYNTHESIS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
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Summary:Research indicates that perhaps 30% of the methyl bromide (MeBr) in the atmosphere may derive from biomass fires, such as forest fires and agricultural burning. The bromine in MeBr is known to deplete the ozone layer, and industrial production of MeBr is being phased out. The impact of MeBr from biomass fires on the ozone layer remains unclear.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.263.5151.1243