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Montreal Protocol
Montreal Protocol: - Treaty, signed in 1987, governs stratospheric ozone protection and research, and the production and use of ozone-depleting substances. It provides for the end of production of ozone-depleting substances such as CFCS. Under the Protocol, various research groups continue to assess the ozone layer. The Multilateral Fund provides resources to developing nations to promote the transition to ozone-safe technologies. [Environmental Protection Agency] News archive for Montreal Protocol:: |
Environmental Expert (press release),The Commission will work very closely with EU Member States and other countries party to the Montreal Protocol to tackle such issues in the EU and globally.
Japan: Major Economies Promote Montreal Protocol, Fast Action on ... - Jul 11, 2008
MarketWatchThis week, leaders of the world's 17 major economies pledged to "continue to promote actions under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the
‘Stop using ozone depleting chemicals’ - Jul 27, 2008
The Herald,Zimbabwean companies still using chemicals targeted for phasing out by January 1, 2010 under Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the ozone layer
Science critical to climate change action - Jul 22, 2008
ABC Online,Dr Ian Porter is an advisor on the Montreal Protocol - the panel that has successfully tackled the hole in the ozone layer. Dr Porter says scientific advice
Safety Measures Proposed for Soil Fumigant Pesticides - Jul 14, 2008
Environment News Service...bromide is an odorless, colorless gas that depletes the stratospheric ozone layer, so use of it is governed by the provisions of the Montreal Protocol.
Strategic Forest, Paper & Packaging Sustainability News - Jul 9, 2008
Forest NewsWatch.com (subscription),As parties meet this week in Bangkok under the Montreal Protocol to discuss ways to reduce demand for HCFCs in developing countries, EIA has highlighted the
A cool way to chill out - Aug 2, 2008
GulfNews,In 1987 a treaty called The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was created. It provided the first global controls on CFCs.
LEADER ARTICLE: Share The Burden - Jul 29, 2008
Times of India,...and the Kyoto Protocol, but also embedded in international law through several other agreements — from the Montreal Protocol to the Maastricht Treaty.
Region’s growers worry about new EPA rules for soil treatment - Aug 2, 2008
Naples Daily News,Though it was slated to be phased out by January 2005 under the Montreal Protocol, methyl bromide is still on the market in the US and can be used annually
NASA Climate Alarmist Attacks NewsBusters - Jul 18, 2008
NewsBustersWouldn't it be fascinating if such efforts [involved in complying with the Montreal Protocol] lead to cleaner air around the world which ended up warming
Solar Powered Air Conditioning Under Development - Jul 20, 2008
DailyTech,The Montreal Protocol, crafted in 1987 and signed by 191 countries as of 2007, put the hot iron to the cooling industry. It has seen several revisions since
2010: NEXT MAJOR MILESTONE IN THE HCFC PHASE-OUT - Jul 7, 2008
Earthtoys (press release)In 1987 - twenty four nations signed the Montreal Protocol an International treaty to reduce production of ozone-depleting substances such as
UNFCCC CONFERENCE: TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCE IN CLIMATE COOPERATION ... - Jul 7, 2008
MaximsNews Network,...to the ‘spirit of Montreal’ that has characterized twenty years of international cooperation since the Montreal Protocol on protecting the ozone layer.
Using the sun to cool down those hot days - Jul 21, 2008
CrunchGear,Driven by the long reaching goals of the Montreal Protocol, drafted in 1987 and since signed by 191 countries, technology continues to achieve success for
It's not easy being green: the eco-friendly movement has its kinks - Jul 6, 2008
Texas A&M The Battalion,The Montreal Protocol, signed in 1987, called for the phasing out of Chlorofluorocarbon, CFC, use, because of their adverse effect on ozone depletion.
Global Warming Update: The Debate Is Far From Over - Jul 25, 2008
NewsBustersAnd yet, as I demonstrated in my July 18 piece, in America the legislation enacted to comply with the Montreal Protocol - the Clean Air Act of 1990 - did
Feds require new pesticide measures - Jul 10, 2008
Seattle Times,Methyl bromide, which broadly annihilates soil pests and weeds but is banned under the Montreal Protocol because it depletes the ozone layer,
Solar Cooling Becomes A New Air-conditioning System - Jul 14, 2008
Science Daily (press release)In 2007, 191 countries were involved in the Montreal protocol; a signed agreement to avoid the use of ozone depleting substances such as the HCFC
Clean Air Causes Global Warming, Global Warming Causes Smog - Jul 11, 2008
NewsBustersWell, this should add to that condition, for in 1987, the developed nations of the world entered into a treaty called the Montreal Protocol.
EPA director challenges custom officials - Jul 31, 2008
Liberia Broadcasting System,...the program Representative on Ozone-Action for Africa, Patrick Salifu, said, Liberia is not alone in the implementation of the Montreal Protocol agenda.
Patricia Bebia Mawa: One Of Canada's Most Powerful African ... - Jul 31, 2008
Wavah Broadcasting Company, Uganda,Honourable Jesca Eriyo, Ugandan Minister and United Nations Rappoteur for the Montreal Protocol on the Environment, and Patricia Bebia Mawa,
China`s impossible dream - Jul 18, 2008
Business Standard,Beijing had eliminated the use of ozone-depleting substances in 2004, six years ahead of the Montréal Protocol's target date. The city has employed 1000
HCFC gases - Study shows 65% of cooling installations still use ... - Jul 11, 2008
innovations report,The ban, based on EU legislation introduced in 2000 following on from the Montreal Protocol, will be introduced from January 2010.
McCain's Melanoma Cover-Up - Jul 10, 2008
CounterPunch,The result was the historically momentous Montreal Protocol of 1987. It was the first-ever global environmental agreement, signed by 57 nations.
The Major Economies Leaders Meeting - Jul 8, 2008
MarketWatchImproving energy efficiency and promoting new, climate-beneficial actions under the Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer.
Sheraton Riyadh Hotel & Towers modifies refrigerant systems in ... - Jul 9, 2008
Al-Bawaba,Dr. Rinne explained: “Virgin CFC refrigerants such as R-12 and R-502 will soon be banned in Saudi Arabia under the Montreal Protocol, and no imports will be
‘Fake Chinese goods contain material injurious to health’ - Jul 25, 2008
Arab Times,On related issues, Al-Rasheed said he attended the Montreal Protocol from July 14 to 18, where the parties agreed to allocate a budget of 195000 dollars for
Closing in on methyl bromide - Jul 23, 2008
The Nelson Mail,More than two decades ago, New Zealand signed the Montreal Protocol, calling for its use to be substantially ended in developed countries by 2005.
Power of the sun is cool - Jul 23, 2008
Energy Efficiency News,Since 2007, the 191 countries that signed up to the Montreal protocol having been working toward a 25% reduction in energy consumption from air-conditioning
ERMA reviews use of methyl bromide - Jul 21, 2008
Otago Daily Times,Methyl bromide was listed in 1992 as an ozone-depleting substance under the Montreal Protocol, and New Zealand was given until January 2005 to phase it out.
Office of the Press Secretary - Jul 9, 2008
Whitehouse.gov (press release),Finally, we are going to try to build on the success of a major agreement that we reached last year under the Montreal Protocol, which is the treaty that
Erma To Reassess Methyl Bromide - Jul 21, 2008
Scoop.co.nz (press release),In 1992 methyl bromide was listed as an ozone depleting substance under the Montreal Protocol, and developed countries such as New Zealand were given until
Cherry exporters see Japan's door open wider - Jul 18, 2008
Capital Press (subscription),Countries must eliminate the fumigant under the "Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer." Exporters would prefer a systems approach to
Dow Building Solutions to Sell Polyisocyanurate (PIR) Rigid Foam ... - Jul 15, 2008
Azom.com...non-ozone-depleting foaming agent for its STYROFOAM™ R5 extruded polystyrene insulation, well in advance of the Montreal Protocol deadline.
Stratham man honored for climate change work - Jul 8, 2008
Exeter News-Letter,Work he had started in 1995 with the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer provided an ideal knowledge background.
The end is near for CFC-propelled inhalers - Jul 6, 2008
American Medical News (subscription)...change is a result of the Clean Air Act and an international environmental treaty, the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
Trade, Climate Change and Soft Power: Does America Have Friends in ... - Jul 15, 2008
istockAnalyst.com,And of course we have the agreement reached under the Montreal Protocol to speed the phase-out of hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) that deplete the ozone
The future of carbon - Jul 13, 2008
Webdiary,...[24] I like the term, but would argue that the period began very abruptly: on September 21, 2007, when the Montreal Protocol was signed, marking humanity’s
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