Air-cooled

Very soon, theftidge in your home could be cooling by air

Clean move

A move to limit the use of ozone-depleting substances is on the anvil

Unholy ritual

Antarctic ozone hole again starts expanding

THE UN ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME

Ozone protection

Shortage of funds may prevent developing countries from phasing out CFCs

Green chemistry is key to reducing waste and improving sustainability

Green chemistry prioritises safety, improving energy efficiency and, most importantly, minimising toxic waste from the very beginning

Eco-cool

An Indian firm introduces eco-friendly air conditioners and takes a step towards a future free from ozone holes

To fix the hole...

...India to get $82 million to phase out production of CFCs, an ozone-depleting substance

CFC phase out

Countries agreed to ban ozone-depleting chemicals in 1980s — but 5 CFCs are increasing to record levels in atmosphere

The 1987 Montreal protocol restricted the release of chlorofluorocarbons to the atmosphere

Whole truth

Big Antarctic ozone hole recurrs

Factsheet: HFCS - realising the potential for climate benefits from the Montreal Protocol

In 1987, the Montreal Protocol phased out the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), an ozone-depleting substance (ODS) used as coolants in …

Passing the buck

The industry puts the onus of a clean environment on government agencies

Ecofriendly refrigerators

The first Indian refrigerator to meet Montreal Protocol standards is unveiled

Saving the Ozone

Starring [LTOR] Brian Gardiner Jonathan Shanklin and Joseph Farman

Recovery of depleted ozone layer may take longer than estimated

Of mountains & ozone holes

When poets wrote for Down To Earth

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Eco-thriller

Film>> Ozone Killers directed by Heinz Greuling and Thomas Weidenbach

How a saviour of the ozone hole became a climate change villain – and how we're going to fix it

HFCs were created to replace ozone-damaging chemicals, but they turned out to be major contributors to climate change

The hole truth

NASA discovers the largest ever ozone hole over Antarctica. A wake up call for industrialised countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Substance Abuse

The Montreal Protocol was meant to eliminate Ozone-depleting substances. It is turning out to be a technology trap for Indian industry. And …

Safeguarding Ozone and Earth

As we celebrate the 22nd International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, Down To Earth takes a look at what should be done to …

CFCs black market

The disturbing Ozone alert

Tracking the phase out of ozone depleting substances