Ozone Layer

Javadekar stresses on research to combat climate change

Environment minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said that the challenge of climate change can be overcome with technology and research.

Publication Date:

17/09/2015

Source: Times Of India (New Delhi)

Tags:

Climate Change, Montreal Protocol, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Ozone Layer

Atmosphere And Ozone Layer

Ozone-depleting substances 2014

Europe continues to make progress in phasing out chemicals which damage the ozone layer according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The report considers the use of more than 200 chemicals controlled by the Montreal Protocol and EU legislation.

Publication Date:

16/09/2015

Source: European Environment Agency

Tags:

Ozone Layer, Montreal Protocol, Europe, European Union (EU), CFCs, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

Atmosphere And Ozone Layer

Today is World Ozone Day

Reducing our carbon footprint, be it in our personal lives or industrial activity remains key to saving the Earth from environmental degradation, say experts in the city as the world observes the I

Publication Date:

16/09/2015

Author(s): Nahla Nainar

Source: Hindu (New Delhi)

Tags:

Ozone Layer, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Radiation, Fuel Efficiency, Carbon Dioxide, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL)

Atmosphere And Ozone Layer

Antarctic Ozone Bulletin

WMO has published the first issue in the 2015 series of the Antarctic Ozone Bulletin, with information on the state of the ozone layer in Antarctica and surrounding areas.

Publication Date:

03/09/2015

Source: World Meteorological Organization

Tags:

Ozone, Ozone Layer, Antarctica, Ozone Hole, Atmosphere

Environment

NZ proposes new rules to ban substances risky to health

The New Zealand government is preparing to completely ban two substances with known risks to both the environment and human health, Environment Minister Nick Smith said on Wednesday.

Publication Date:

26/08/2015

Source: Shanghai Daily (China)

Tags:

Environment, Hazardous Products, Health Effects, New Zealand, Asbestos, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Ozone Layer

Atmosphere And Ozone Layer

Zimbabwe: Porous Borders Fuel Influx of Ozone-Depleting Substances

Government is currently struggling to control the ODS because of its porous borders.

Publication Date:

06/08/2015

Source: All Africa

Tags:

Atmosphere And Ozone Layer, Ozone Layer, Air Pollution, Zimbabwe, Montreal Protocol, Africa

Climate Change

China’s role in global HFC emissions matters for phase-down proposals

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are potent greenhouse gases. As HFCs have emerged as the pre-dominant alternative to ozone depleting substances, discussions are underway between the representatives of different parties of the Montreal Protocol (MP) to bring HFCs under the ambit of MP. The Open Ended Working Group (OEWG) of the Montreal

Publication Date:

01/08/2015

Author(s): Vaibhav Chaturvedi, Mohit Sharma

Source: Council on Energy, Environment and Water

Tags:

Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Green House Gases, Ozone Layer, China, Emission Targets, Montreal Protocol

Atmosphere And Ozone Layer

India's proposal to amend Montreal protocol is unambitious: CSE

Terming India's proposal to amend the Montreal protocol as "unambitious", the Delhi-based green body CSE released a proposal that allows cutting of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) consumption by 82 per c

Publication Date:

23/07/2015

Source: Economic Times (New Delhi)

Tags:

Montreal Protocol, Developing Countries, Energy Efficiency, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), European Union (EU), Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Ozone Layer

Air Pollution

Significant ozone built up in Delhi poses health risk: CSE

NEW DELHI: A significant ozone build up has been witnessed this summer in several areas of the national capital, including the one where Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal resides, increasing the

Publication Date:

05/06/2015

Source: Economic Times (New Delhi)

Tags:

Delhi, Air Pollution, Ozone Layer, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Health Effects, Air Quality Index (AQI), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)

Natural Disasters