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China’s first prosecution for rogue ozone-killer gases – but much more needs to be done
For the first time, China has prosecuted a company for the illegal use of a dangerous ozone-depleting gas in its products
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For the first time, China has prosecuted a company for the illegal use of a dangerous ozone-depleting gas in its products
Rogue emissions of CFC-11 in China could still significantly delay recovery of the Earth’s ozone layer
A new briefing, High Stakes, recommends tougher and more effective commitments under the Montreal Protocol
A new study scientifically confirms the origins of large-scale emissions of the banned super-pollutant CFC-11 in eastern China, finding 40-60 per cent or more of the global emissions increase since 2012 can be attributed to this region
So here we are at the beginning of 2019 and as we embark for another year of campaigning against environmental crime and abuse, here's a brief look back at some of the wins and highlights you've helped us to achieve during 2018.
The 30th Meeting of the Parties (MoP30) to the Montreal Protocol closed in Ecuador, with a decision on immediate next steps to understand and address CFC-11 emissions. We commend the sense of urgency and commitment expressed by the Parties in taking immediate action to respond to the unexpected emissions of CFC-11