Union Cabinet clears Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol: India to phase out harmful gases that deplete Ozone layer
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, gave its approval for HFC phase-down which is expected to prevent greenhouse gas emissions. A national strategy for phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons will be developed after required consultation with all the industry stakeholders by 2023.
Aug 19, 2021, 11:12 AM ISTDeveloped countries to phase down greenhouse gas by 2036: Govt
The Minister said it has been agreed that the developing countries will have a differentiated time schedule for such phase down.
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Oct 20, 2016, 01:14 AM ISTIndia, US reach consensus on phasing out super greenhouse gases
India and the US on Friday reached a consensus over bringing down the consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in air-conditioners and refrigerators, said an Indian official.
Oct 15, 2016, 00:12 AM ISTHFC phaseout: India needs to seize the moment on climate change
Hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, were once crucial replacements for ozone-depleting coolants, but these one-time environmental saviours have become the fastest-growing heat-trapping pollutants.
Oct 14, 2016, 11:37 AM ISTRefrigerator coolants contribute to ozone depletion: NASA
The researchers estimated that the common chemical coolants known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) will cause a 0.035 percent decrease in ozone by 2050.
Oct 24, 2015, 12:03 PM ISTCiting talks with India, China, US announces new greenhouse gas commitments
The US has been working to negotiate an amendment to the Montreal Protocol to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs globally.
Oct 16, 2015, 16:29 PM IST