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
Banned chemical still depleting the ozone, says NASA
Carbon tetrachloride, banned under Montreal Protocol, still lingering in atmosphere
Ozone
CSE holds workshop on how to phase out HFCs at Montreal Protocol meet
Delhi non-profit proposes co-benefit approach on climate and energy benefits
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework presents false solutions, says youth group
‘No clear component in framework to regulate actors causing destruction of biodiversity, ecosystems’
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
India decides to put the brakes on HFO in foam sector for now
The government has instead proposed transition to cyclopentane in SMEs
Can Montreal help communities: COP15 negotiators have their work cut out; here is how
Developed countries are expected to oppose their developing counterparts; but change is imperative
Multilateral fund offers $5.33 billion over 4 years to help solve biodiversity woes
The amount offered by the Global Environment Facility is much less than the $60 billion suggested by one non-profit
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
Lungs, beware
Switching to ozone-friendly inhalers is not going to be easy
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
India asks developed countries to practice what they preach at HFC phase-down amendment negotiations
The five baseline proposals submitted at the talks in Vienna have now come down to two
COP15 Montreal: Abalone, dugong, pillar coral threatened with extinction
As many as 44 per cent of all abalone shellfish species threatened with extinction; dugongs and pillar coral added to the IUCN Red List
Can Montreal help communities: DTE’s coverage on access and benefit-sharing in the run-up to COP15
Benefits arising from the use of biodiversity have not been shared equitably with communities who have protected it for centuries
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
Charge size matters
An increase in maximum charge size limits for hydrocarbon refrigerants is needed for effective HFC phase down in India
Leapfrog the chemical treadmill
Go straight to climate-friendly options for refrigerants