Montreal Protocol leads to healing of Earth’s ozone layer hole
This achievement is majorly due to the Montreal Protocol of 1987 that regulates the consumption and production of nearly 100 human-made chemicals
Negotiations on Montreal protocol one step closer to phasing out HFCs
Slight progress made, much anticipated in the next meeting in July
Protecting the ozone
Countries are participating in the 36th Meeting of Open-Ended Working Group of Parties to Montreal Protocol in Paris this week. Aditi Sawant …
Montreal Protocol: India opposes discussion on HFCs on opening day
Co-chair takes note of India’s stand but moves to ensure agenda item on North American and Micronesia amendments get adopted
Montreal Protocol workshop resumes talks on hydrofluorocarbon management
As a super-greenhouse gas, HFCs are thousand times more potent in trapping heat and thus contributing to climate change
It’s banned and depletes ozone layer, still China uses it
The Environmental Investigative Agency has found that CFC-11, a gas banned under the Montreal Protocol, is being used extensively in East Asia, …
Countries adopt Kigali amendment to phase down HFCs
As per the agreement, developed countries will reduce HFC use first, followed by China and then India
Is safety the real concern?
Fear about safe use of natural refrigerants is more a political agenda and less a concern for safety
HFC phase down: what is the relationship between cost and ambition?
Coming to a consensus on the relationship between cost and ambition will be crucial in determining the nature of the HFC phase-down amendment
China announces major cuts in industrial production of ozone depleting substances
Move will eliminate over 93 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in greenhouse gas emissions
Is ozone layer depletion a ‘solved problem’?
On the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, here is a reminder of how continued adherence to norms is key if we don’t …
A win-win deal
The agreement to amend the Montreal Protocol for hydrofluorocarbon phase-down is a huge success for India
Talks on Montreal Protocol amendment proposals begin
One of the major concerns in the discussion on fixing a baseline or freeze dates is the non-existence of data on HFCs by the developing countries
Should HFCs be dealt under Montreal Protocol or Kyoto Protocol?
The climate-damaging refrigerant gases have currently been kept out of the Montreal Protocol that deals with phasing out ozone depleting substances
Montreal Protocol: crucial meet on HFCs begins
Should these coolant gases be discussed under Montreal Protocol? Outcome of Bangkok meet may influence climate talks later this year
Chief culprit
Study warns that in the future climate change could be primarily responsible for ozone depletion
Charge size matters
An increase in maximum charge size limits for hydrocarbon refrigerants is needed for effective HFC phase down in India
Down To Earth wins prestigious Ozone Awards for best media coverage
The jury chose Down To Earth for its extensive and incisive reportage on ozone spanning over 25 years
Change in safety standards a must for successful transition from HFCs to hydrocarbons
The only major barrier to the large scale use of hydrocarbons has been the safety concerns over the high flammability of these refrigerants
35th Open-Ended Working Group meeting: Global trend of HFCs taken up for discussion
Reports highlighted the ever-increasing dominance of hydrofluorocarbons and their long-term negative impact on climate
Stockholm+50: We need decentralisation of ‘power’
Power generation and transmission models that are local and self-sustaining can increase access to energy in the future
Countries to negotiate final HFC phase-down amendment in Rwanda
Parties to the Montreal Protocol are expected to iron out their differences and arrive at a mutually acceptable amendment
Immense potential for greener HFC alternatives in India
Around 77 per cent of the refrigeration and air conditioning sector can switch to natural alternatives with current technology
Montreal Protocol: what came from Vienna negotiations?
Observers seem optimistic for a deal in the next meeting of parties, to be held in October this year
What to expect from the Vienna meeting of Montreal Protocol parties
As talks resume to phase out HFCs, safety standards, finance and intellectual property rights will be the hot topics