<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action (ICELA) Vs. MoEF & Ors. dated 17/03/2015 regarding emission of gas- HFC-23 by industries in the atmosphere.</p>
Question raised in Lok Sabha on emission of chlorofluorocarbon gases, 24/02/2015.
The Directorate of revenue Intelligence has seized a record over 2.4 lakh kg of ozone-depleting restricted refrigeration gas ‘R-22’, which was being smuggled into the country. Taking note of its efforts in checking the smuggling of R-22 gas into the country, the DRI has been chosen for a United Nations award.
Hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs) — a family of greenhouse gases used as refrigerants —can be and should be handled right away under the Montreal Protocol, said the U.S. Special Envoy on Climate Change, Todd
The comprehensive road map for phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in various sectors as per the reduction targets of Montreal Protocol released by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. India plans to cut the use of the HCFCs by 10 per cent by 2015 and then to zero by 2030.
TNC Rajagopalan / May 11, 2009, 0:29 IST
These rules may be called The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
