Friday, August 10, 2018

environmental chemistry - Efforts made to reduce the amount of CFC


Till now I have heard COX2 is the main reason of global warming. I have studied the remedies to control COX2 many times through books, awarness programs, etc.


But today I learned about Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC). It have 38 million times more "Global Warming Potential" than COX2 according to UN.


In my book they have mention the sources of CFC like aerosols, refrigerators, air-conditioners, foams in fire extinguisher, etc.


But it does not tell what effort we should make or scientist are doing in order to reduce harmful of CFC.


I have heard that CFC is replaced by 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, nothing else.


So, I want to know what else we are trying to reduce harmful effect of CFC?



Answer



After learning more about environmental chemistry I got this.



On 16 september 1987, 95 countries accepted not to use ODS(Ozone Depleting Substances) after signing Mortal Protocol. Later other countries also accepted it.


After that United Nation have decided to celebrate 16 september as "Ozone protection day" at international level to spread awareness.


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