UNITED NATIONS Cheap Milwaukee Bucks Hats , Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Top United Nations officials on Tuesday hailed the progress made in reducing damage to the ozone layer and the vital role played by one of the most successful environmental treaties in history in phasing out ozone- depleting substances.
"Just over a quarter-century ago, the world united to reverse the rapid depletion of the atmospheric ozone layer, which protects Earth from harmful radiation from space. Today, the ozone layer is well on track to recovery within the next few decades," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in his message for the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.
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Recent findings showed that without the Montreal Protocol and associated agreements, atmospheric levels of ozone-depleting substances could have increased ten-fold by 2050, said the secretary-general.
"Let us take inspiration from our efforts to preserve the ozone layer," he said. "The Montreal Protocol has shown that decisive action by the international community Cheap Memphis Grizzlies Hats , including the private sector, can achieve transformative results for the common good."
The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the sun's ultraviolet rays, thus helping to preserve life on the planet. A report released last week by the UN Environment Program and the UN World Meteorological Organization found that the ozone layer is on track to recover by the middle of the century.
The assessment by 300 scientists noted that the recovery is attributed to the collective action through the Montreal Protocol, which has led countries to carry out policies to reduce and then phase out their use of ozone-depleting chemicals. At the same time Cheap Los Angeles Lakers Hats , the report called for the same level of urgency and unity to tackle the challenge of climate change.
Among those celebrating the International Day, whose theme this year is "Ozone Layer Protection: The Mission Goes on," is the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the other implementing agencies of the Montreal Protocol.
"Today is a great opportunity for us to reflect on the remarkable progress that has been achieved in reducing the damage to the ozone layer. UNIDO is very pleased that our major contribution to the implementation of the Montreal Protocol over the years is now bearing fruit," said Stephan Sicars, director of UNIDO's Montreal Protocol Branch.
Through the promotion of clean production, UNIDO has supported industries to eliminate the use of ozone-depleting substances in manufacturing processes. The agency helps industries to either replace these substances with ozone- and climate-friendly substances Cheap Los Angeles Clippers Hats , or to redesign their products entirely.
UNIDO's projects and programs have helped a number of countries introduce new technologies that no longer use the harmful substances.
"The Montreal Protocol has significantly reduced the atmospheric abundance of gases, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons that were once used in products such as refrigerators, spray cans, insulation foam and fire extinguishers," said Sicars.
"With full compliance with the Montreal Protocol, the ozone layer is expected to recover to 1980 benchmark levels -- the time before significant ozone layer depletion -- around the middle of the century Cheap Indiana Pacers Hats ," he said. "This is great news."
The wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been formally told that she faces a possible trial over alleged misuse of public funds, the justice ministry said on Friday.
"The attorney general has informed the counsel of Mrs Sara Netanyahu, wife of the prime minister, that he is considering putting her on trial, over her part in the 'catering affair'," it said in a statement.
It refers to allegations that she and an aide falsely declared that there were no cooks available at the prime minister's official government residence in Jerusalem and they ordered from outside caterers at public expense.
"In this way Cheap Houston Rockets Hats , hundreds of meals from restaurants and chefs were fraudulently obtained from chefs and restaurants at a cost of 359,000 shekels (US$102,000)," the statement said.
"For this reason the attorney general is considering putting Mrs. Netanyahu on trial for the offences of obtaining a benefit by fraud under aggravated circumstances, and (other) offences of fraud and breach of trust."
It added that Sara Netanyahu would be able to argue her case in front of Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit at a hearing before he makes a final decision on whether to press charges.
"The decision will be taken after the attorney general examines the evidence in the file and hears the positions of the relevant parties and the recommendations of the state prosecutor and the Jerusalem district prosecutor's office," the statement said.
A statement from Sara Netanyahu's lawyers Cheap Golden State Warriors Hats , posted on the premier's Facebook page, said that six other affairs of alleged corruption involving her were investigated by Mandelblit but did not lead to charges.
The lawyers also claimed that it was Meni Naftali, Netanyahu's former housekeeper, who had ordered the food - not Sara Netanyahu.
"During Naftali's term as housekeeper the average monthly expenditure on take-away food was five times more than in the four years after he left," the lawyers said.
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