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“Wonder gas” were invented
“Wonder gas” CFCs were invented in 1928
for commercial applications. Non-Toxic, Non-corrosive, Non- Flammable, Versatille, Long life wonder glasses. -
Studies of the ozone start
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
sets up a co-ordinating committee to study the ozone layer Due to the fact that the ozone was getting thinner -
The study of the ozone begins
“In 1977, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
sets up a co-ordinating committee to study the ozone layer and how it was getting thinner with the time. -
Ozone study
“In 1977, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
sets up a co-ordinating committee to study the ozone layer.” -
Cfc's Start to get Ban
“In 1978, the United States of America, Canada,
Sweden and Norway ban the use of CFCs in aerosols.” -
More governments come to an agreement
UNEP starts inter-governmental negotiations
to protect the ozone layer. And more governments come together to help save the ozone and the earth. -
Cfc's increase again
“After 1982, in the absence of other moves,
the consumption of CFCs increases again. Industry demands
proof of ozone depletion due to CFCs. -
cfc's are proven to be affecting the earth
Governments agree to study, exchange information and
protect the ozone layer - through the Vienna Convention for the
Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985). Scientists continue to find
proof of ozone depletion. -
Thin Ozone
“The British Antarctic Team discovers severe thinning in the ozone layer over Antarctica - the ozone hole.” -
Cfc's decrease "Montreal Protocol"
“In 1987, 46 governments agree to a fifty per cent cut in the
production and consumption of CFCs by the year 2000; a freeze
in production and consumption of halons by 1992; further
controls linked to assessments by experts.” -
PROVEN GUILTY
cfc's are proven responsible for damage to the ozone layer -
WE NEED MORE
Expert reporters report that there needs to be more action than that -
NO MORE CFC'S!!!
“Parties agree to completely phase out CFCs by the year 2000,
and to establish a Multilateral Fund to assist developing countries. US$ 240 million was allocated for 1991 - 1993.” -
More chemicals bannnn!!!
“UNEP Assessment Panels recommend that more substances
(HCFCs, methyl bromide) are controlled and that the phase out
of CFCs is advanced.” -
NO MORE HCFC'S
“In 1992, it was decided that the developed countries phase out
HCFCs by 2030, freeze methyl bromide by 1995 and that the
phase out of CFCs be brought forward to 1996.” -
Money stuff
“In 1993, the Meeting of the Parties, held in Bangkok, agrees to a
replenishment of the Multilateral Fund - US$455 million for 1994 - 1996.” -
Fire Extinguishers?
“Halons are phased out by industrialized countries. UNEP Assessment Panels recommend tougher controls on methyl bromide.” -
DARN!
“Some countries, the Russian Federation and others, report an
inability to phase out CFCs by 1996 due to their internal problems.
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) offers to help them.
Developing countries agree to phase out methyl bromide by 2010.” -
More Money stuff
“The Meeting of the Parties held in Costa Rica, approves the
replenishment of the Multilateral Fund and gives US$466 million
for 1997 - 1999.” -
NO LONGER ADDICS
CFC'S are now dramatically reduced in the entire world!! -
EVEN BETTER !!
“Industrialized countries agree to phase out methyl bromide by
2005. Developing countries will phase out the same by 2015.” “Licensing for the import and export of CFCs was introduced.” -
The phase out continues
The Ozone meetings in Beijing in December 1999 approved a
replenishment of the Multilateral Fund of US$ 440 million for the years 2000-2002 for continuing the phase-out of CFCs, in addition to the
carry-over of US$ 35.7 million from the previous period. -
bromochloromethane Banned
The 11th Meeting of the Parties in Beijing banned
bromochloromethane, (a new ozone-depleting chemical)
and put controls on production of HCFCs and trade in HCFCs with non-Parties. -
WE NEED MORE SUPPORT!
The Beijing Declaration (December 1999) reiterated the
commitment of all Governments to continue full implementation
of the Montreal Protocol and ensure the protection
of the ozone layer.
