Saving the Ozone

Starring [LTOR] Brian Gardiner Jonathan Shanklin and Joseph Farman

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 …

The disturbing Ozone alert

Tracking the phase out of ozone depleting substances

Fig leaf for the business world

That is what the Montreal Protocol, meant to do away with ozone depleting substances, has become. India's phase out programme under the protocol …

Climate of irrationality

Developed and developing countries are divided over regulating super greenhouse gases under Montreal Protocol

Of mountains & ozone holes

When poets wrote for Down To Earth

Environment Day special: ACmageddon

Classroom: A cold response

Why should progress be putrid?

Hush!

The refrigerant and air conditioning industry in India remains quiet about its moves post 2002 when it stops using chlorofluorocarbons. Is it …

A case of myopia?

For manufacturers of ozone destorying substances in the South its time to make a tough call. The protocol brings the bigwigs of the North-based …

Obama’s grand climate plan doesn’t add up

Obama used all the right words. He tried to please all. But ultimately it will not curb emissions in the US to the required levels. Further, it …

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

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

Whole truth

Big Antarctic ozone hole recurrs

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

Recovery of depleted ozone layer may take longer than estimated

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