[NYTr] Cuban Efforts to Protect Ozone Layer Recognized Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 19:50:07 -0600 (CST) Via NY Transfer News Collective * All the News that Doesn't Fit Agencia Cubana de Noticias (ACN) http://ainch.ain.cu/mailman/listinfo/ingles Cuban Efforts to Protect Ozone Layer Recognized Havana, Jan 8 (acn) The Secretariat of the Protocol of Montreal has recognized the efforts made by Cuba in the protection of the ozone layer, said on Monday Jose Antonio Diaz, Cuban Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and the Environment (CITMA). Diaz noted that, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of this international agreement, Cuba - and particularly its Ozone Technical Office - received the recognition for its constant efforts in the reduction of substances that deplete the ozone layer. During a meeting with reporters on Monday, executives from CITMA commented on the impact of science on economy and society as it is reflected in the results obtained in sectors like biolotechnology, energy, agriculture and fishing. The pentavalent vaccine, the Citoprot-P for the cicatrization of the diabetic foot and the HRT monoclonal antibody are only a few samples. Diaz added that pollution has been reduced in the mountainous regions of the island while woods continue to grow with almost 25% of the country's surface covered by forests. -------------- next part -------------- _______________________________________________ Ingles mailing list Ingles@ain.cu http://ainch.ain.cu/mailman/listinfo/ingles * ================================================================= NY Transfer News Collective * A Service of Blythe Systems Since 1985 - Information for the Rest of Us Our main website: http://www.blythe.org List Archives: http://blythe-systems.com/pipermail/nytr/ Subscribe: http://blythe-systems.com/mailman/listinfo/nytr =================================================================