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Preserving Montreal Protocol climate benefits by limiting HFCs.

Author(s) : VELDERS G. J. M., RAVISHANKARA A. R., MILLER M. K., et al.

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The authors estimate that climate benefits resulting from the Montreal Protocol – which regulates ozone-depleting CFCs and HCFCs – will soon be counterbalanced by HFC emissions, which are currently increasing at 10 to 15% annually. At the moment, the HFC contribution to climate change is relatively small – about 0.012 W/m2 for all CFC substitutes combined – but could rise to 0.25 to 0.4 W/m2 by 2050. The scientists recommend modifying the Montreal Protocol so that it covers the use of long-lived HFCs.

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  • Original title: Preserving Montreal Protocol climate benefits by limiting HFCs.
  • Record ID : 30004149
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy, Regulation, Environment, HFCs alternatives
  • Source: Science - vol. 335 - n. 6071
  • Publication date: 2012/02/24
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1216414

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