Ozone layer depletion levelling off

European Space Agency, September 21, 2009

By merging more than a decade of atmospheric data from European satellites, scientists have compiled a homogeneous long-term ozone record that allows them to monitor total ozone trends on a global scale – and the findings look promising. Read more...

Global leaders rejoice over new ozone pact

EurActiv, September 24, 2007

The EU joined 190 countries in signing a unanimous agreement to accelerate by ten years the phase-out of ozone-depleting chemicals used in refrigeration and cooling systems. In what is being hailed as an historic step forward in the fight against global warming, the Parties reached a unanimous deal on Friday (21 September) to accelerate the phase-out of HCFCs, starting in 2009.
Developed nations agreed to a timetable of 90% reduction by 2015 and total phase-out of HCFCs by 2020. For developing nations, the dates were set back ten years: 67.5% reduction by 2025 and total ban by 2030. Read more...