CONTENTS                                                  Nov-Dec 2001

THE SCIENCE OF OZONE LAYER
Cosmic rays affect ozone layer Ö Climate change and ozone depletion multiplies risks Ö Atmospheric waves promote Arctic ozone loss Ö Watching an ozone hole Ö Persistent ozone hole Ö Antarctic ozone hole update Ö Slow electrons kill ozone

ODS PHASE-OUT IN INDIA
“Green” refrigerators Ö Registration of ODS consumers Ö Report on ODS status Ö Industry to be ozone-sensitized

IN THE NEWS
CFC-12 eliminated from EPE foam production Ö Networking helps ozone protection Ö Illegal trade in ODS Ö China to eliminate CFCs by 2010 Ö UNEP award for short film from Cuba Ö Global agenda for ozone layer protection Ö Methyl bromide may get a reprieve Ö Irradiation technology for spices Ö Non-CFC label for refrigerators Ö Duty concession on ozone-friendly technologies Ö Licensing system introduced in Sri Lanka Ö New policy in the Philippines Ö Mongolia to phase out ODS before deadline Ö Licensing system to regulate ODS in Nepal

INVENTIONS/NEW PRODUCTS
Leak detector Ö Monitoring atmospheric UV Ö High-performance water repellent denim Ö Ultimate UV protection Ö New UV meter

R&D IDEAS
Alternate refrigerant project Ö Alternative fumigant for cut flowers sector Ö Techniques for decomposing CFC substitutes Ö Hermetic storage for food protection

METHYL BROMIDE
Alternatives for vineyard replant

REFRIGERATION/AIR-CONDITIONING
RAC flushing compound Ö R-12 alternative

SOLVENTS
New dry cleaning solvent Ö Prototype plasma reactor Ö Precision cleaning system Ö Ultrasonic stencil cleaner

HALONS
Marine systems Ö Integrated fire detection and suppression systems Ö Halon alternative for streaming applications

ODS DISPOSAL/RECYCLING
Plasma technology for eliminating ODS Ö Reclamation through innovative technology

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