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
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
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
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
HFC phase down amendment favourable but not perfect
Questions around financing and acquisition of new generation fluoro-chemicals still remain
Charge size matters
An increase in maximum charge size limits for hydrocarbon refrigerants is needed for effective HFC phase down in India
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
Defining High Ambient Temperature crucial to HFC phase-down
A population weighted effective temperature model is being recommended by experts at the 37th Open-Ended Working Group meeting in Geneva
Excluding mobile air conditioning from amendment may solve IPR issue in HFC phase down
Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) sector is the main source of IPR impediment and accounts for only 8 per cent of global HFC emissions, finds a CSE study
Montreal Protocol talks begin on a positive note in Geneva
Negotiations to phase down HFCs continue from where they were left at in Dubai last year
Montreal Protocol: Some consensus on HFC-related challenges, but solutions still far fetched
From funding to technology assistance for phase out of ozone depleting substances, a lot is being debated
America's HFC game plan
How the US is gaining support in apportioning of carbon space in the Montreal Protocol with bilateral agreements
Factsheet: HFCs - Safe for Ozone, yet a Potent Greenhouse Gas
Montreal Protocol, the multilateral treaty to protect the ozone layer, has been a successful environmental agreement. But animpasse over …
What will be the outcome of scrapping the US Clean Power Plan on its INDC?
Will it be possible for President Barack Obama to maintain his so-called climate legacy?
MOP concludes with hope to bring amendment to phase down HFCs in 2016
Parties succeed in laying a path for the functioning of contact group on the feasibility and ways of managing HFCs in Montreal Protocol.
MOP: Challenges galore, but solutions few
On the second day of the meeting, developing countries raise concerns over the phasing out of HFCs; developed countries show little concern
Share of non-CO2 pollutants contributing to global warming almost as much as carbon dioxide: Study
World needs to target non-CO2 pollutants and CO2 pollutants to achieve climate targets, it added
Meeting of Parties on Montreal Protocol begins in Dubai
Administrative and discussion on agenda items dominate the first day of MOP
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 …
MOP 28: Countries close to agreeing on a dual baseline for HFC phase down
Experts suggest that this could lead to a change in the status quo of differentiation mechanism for Montreal Protocol parties
SDGs: Focus on short-lived climate pollutants ahead of UN Summit
Targeting methane and black carbon rich sources could prevent approximately 2.4 million deaths annually, says report
BIS to revisit safety standards on use of hydrocarbons in fridges and ACs
CSE had recommended amendments to a standard which would allow wider use of the refrigerant
Negotiations pick pace as US proposes amendment text on exempted countries
The amendment text proposed by the US allows HFC exemption for 34 countries, mostly from the Middle East and Africa
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