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Repairing our ozone layer
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In 1987, delegates from around the world signed the Montreal Protocol designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion. This recent video illustrates the results of the Protocol, which is considered to be one of the most successful international environmental agreements.
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Maximum ozone hole area in 2010
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False-color view of total ozone over the Antarctic pole. The purple and blue colors are where there is the least ozone, and the yellows and reds are where there is more ozone. Measured by October 1.
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Maximum ozone hole area in 2011
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False-color view of total ozone over the Antarctic pole. The purple and blue colors are where there is the least ozone, and the yellows and reds are where there is more ozone. Measured in 12 September 2011.
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Potent greenhouse gases – fluorinated gases in the European Union
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The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published new aggregated information on the production and trade of fluorinated gases – or F-gases – in the EU. Although emitted in relatively small quantities, the emissions of these gases are increasing, and many are several thousand times more powerful greenhouse gases than carbon dioxide (CO2).
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Ozone-depleting substances 2011 - Summary
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Aggregated data reported by companies on the production, import, export, destruction and use of ozone-depleting substances in the European Union.
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Mitigating climate change - SOER 2010 thematic assessment
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The EU emitted close to 5 billion tonnes (Gt) of CO2-equivalent emissions in 2008. It contributes today around 12 % of annual global anthropogenic direct greenhouse gas emissions. The EU is making good progress towards achieving its emission reduction targets. A rapid, sustained and effective transition to a low carbon economy is necessary to mitigate climate change and to meet global greenhouse gas emission targets.
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The European environment – state and outlook 2010
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Thematic assessments
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Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer
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Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer
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Regulation (EU) No 744/2010
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Commission Regulation (EU) 744/2010: Amending Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer, with regard to the critical uses of halons
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