CONTENTS                                                  Jul-Aug 2000

THE SCIENCE OF OZONE LAYER
Planktons escape ravages of ozone depletion Ö Ozonesonde launched from Esrange research facility Ö Chlorine activation and ozone depletion recorded Ö GHGs may create ozone hole over the Arctic Ö New evidence indicate ozone layer is leaner over Europe Ö US$300-500 million for ozone layer protection Ö Innovative high-altitude ozone observatory

ODS PHASE-OUT IN INDIA
EU proposal on ozone layer opposed by India Ö ExCom Subgroup’s report on the production sector Ö The Montreal Protocol: India’s success story

ODS PHASE-OUT IN CHINA
Conversion projects for fire extinguishers commissioned Ö Notice prevents onrush to import carbon tetrachloride Ö Status of licensing system for ODS import/export control Ö Halon phase-out review

IN THE NEWS
SNAP list of acceptable ODS substitutes updated Ö International conference on methyl bromide alternatives Ö HFCs packed in non-refillable containers prohibited Ö Japanese industries waffle on GHG reductions Ö International Day for the Preservation of Ozone Layer

INVENTIONS/NEW PRODUCTS
Alternatives for CFCs Ö New alternative to methyl bromide Ö New refrigerant series Ö New cleaner/degreaser

METHYL BROMIDE
Glyphosate-resistant strawberries tested Ö MeBr alternatives in tobacco, tomato and pepper production Ö Disinfestation treatment for walnuts and almonds Ö Recovering methyl bromide Ö Insect management using heat and diatomaceous earth Ö Alternative fumigant to control insect pests

SOLVENTS
Eco-friendly solvents for precision cleaning Ö New dry-cleaning system Ö Aqueous cleaner/degreaser alternative to solvents Ö New ODS replacements Ö New solvent wipe

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