Atmosphere And Ozone Layer

The Ozone hole is shrinking

New NASA satellite data confirms what other research has shown, namely that the hole in the ozone layer appears to be getting smaller.

Publication Date: 
19/05/2015
Environment News Network
Tags:
Atmosphere And Ozone Layer, Ozone Hole, Montreal Protocol, NASA
Climate Change

Europe calls for tougher limits on super greenhouse gases

The European Commission on Thursday called for a tougher U.N.

Publication Date: 
01/05/2015
Reuters
Tags:
Climate Change, Green House Gases, European Union (EU), Carbon Dioxide, Global Warming, Montreal Protocol, Ozone Layer
Climate Change

Crucial meet today on climate action

For a long time, climate action has been associated with cutting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Publication Date: 
22/04/2015
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
India, Climate Change, Carbon Dioxide, Emission Targets, Green House Gases, Montreal Protocol, Thailand, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), TERI, Air Pollution, UNFCCC
Climate Change

India takes 'significant step' in HFC decision: U.S. envoy

India's surprise decision to agree to phase-down the use of a potent greenhouse gas after years of opposition is a "significant step" toward global action to address climate change, the U.S.

Publication Date: 
21/04/2015
Planet Ark (Australia)
Tags:
Climate Change, India, Green House Gases, Montreal Protocol, Developing Countries, Kyoto Protocol, United States Of America (US)
Atmosphere And Ozone Layer

India proposes HFC phase-down amendment proposal to the Montreal Protocol

The Indian government recently took a leading role in global efforts to address climate change by proposing a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phase-down amendment to the Montreal

Publication Date: 
20/04/2015
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Tags:
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Ozone Layer, Montreal Protocol, India
Atmosphere And Ozone Layer

Indian proposal for amendment for phase-down of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

HFCs have been widely used chemicals as substitute to Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs). HFCs being non-ODSs are not controlled so far under the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and its Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

Publication Date: 
17/04/2015
UNEP
Tags:
Ozone Layer, Montreal Protocol, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), India, UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol
Atmosphere And Ozone Layer

Proposed amendment to the Montreal Protocol submitted by India

India made a formal proposal to amend the Montreal Protocol to phase down the super greenhouse gas, HFCs, used primarily as refrigerants and to make insulating foams.

Publication Date: 
16/04/2015
UNEP
Tags:
Montreal Protocol, India, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Global Warming, Climate Change, UNFCCC, Technology Transfer, Ozone Mitigation
Climate Change

Assessment and review under a 2015 climate change agreement

A new report examines the options for assessment and review of Parties’ contributions to ensure they are aligned with mutually agreed goals and principles, ensure transparency, and raise ambition over time.

Publication Date: 
01/03/2015
Harro Van Asselt, Håkon Sælen, Pieter Pauw
Nordic Council of Ministers
Tags:
Climate Change, Climate Agreements, UNFCCC, Green House Gases, Emissions Inventory, Kyoto Protocol, India, Global, Montreal Protocol, Ozone Layer
Atmosphere And Ozone Layer

Question raised in Lok Sabha on emission of chlorofluorocarbon gases, 24/02/2015

Question raised in Lok Sabha on emission of chlorofluorocarbon gases, 24/02/2015.

Publication Date: 
24/02/2015
Lok Sabha
Tags:
CFCs, Ozone Layer, India, Parliament, Montreal Protocol, Ozone Depleting Substances Rules 2000
Climate Change

US-India bonhomie missing on climate change

Delhi concedes one climate issue on Obama's agenda. The much-touted US-India bonhomie failed when it came to climate-change talks between the two countries.

Publication Date: 
28/01/2015
Business Standard (New Delhi)
Tags:
India, United States Of America (US), Delhi, Climate Change, Montreal Protocol, Emission Targets

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