Montreal Protocol

World Ozone Day 2022: Know all about theme, history and its significance

The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet.

Sep 16, 2022, 14:03 PM IST

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 IST

Phasing out hydro-fluorocarbons the next big challenge

There is a strange similarity between ISIS and HFCs. Both are man-made. 

Aug 19, 2016, 11:31 AM IST

World Ozone Day: 30 years of healing the ozone together!

This massive “hole” in the ozone layer triggered panic leading to the signing of the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol.

Sep 16, 2015, 18:35 PM IST