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CFCs were invented
“Wonder gas” CFCs were invented in 1928
for commercial applications. -
The ozone layer is shrinking
"In 1977, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) sets up a co-ordinating committee to study the ozone layer." -
CFCs banned
"In 1978, the United States of America, Canada, Sweden and Norway ban the use of CFCs in aerosols." -
Protection of the ozone layer
"In 1981, UNEP starts inter-governmental negotiations to protect the ozone layer." -
CFCs make a comeback to the public
"After 1982, in the absence of other moves, the consumption of CFCs increases again. Industry demands proof of ozone depletion due to CFCs." -
Proof of damage done by CFCs
"Governments agree to study, exchange information and protect the ozone layer - through the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985). Scientists continue to find proof of ozone depletion." -
Ozone hole discovered in antarctica
"The British Antarctic Team discovers severe thinning in the ozone layer over Antarctica - the ozone hole." -
A bribe for stopping the production
"In 1987, 46 governments agree to a fifty per cent cut in the production and consumption of CFCs by the year 2000; a freeze in production and consumption of halons by 1992; further controls linked to assessments by experts." -
WMO joins with UNEP
"In 1988, the UNEP - WMO report on ozone trends links CFCs to ozone depletion." -
Experts say we need stronger controls
"In 1989, the UNEP Assessment Panel of experts reports THE NEED for tougher controls." London Amendment -1990 -
Agreement to have CFCs banned everywhere
"Parties agree to completely phase out CFCs by the year 2000, and to establish a Multilateral Fund to assist developing countries. US$ 240 million was allocated for 1991 - 1993." -
The transition to stop using CFCs
UNEP Assessment Panels recommend that more substances (HCFCs, methyl bromide) are controlled and that the phase out of CFCs is advanced." -
Decision for phase out of CFCs to last until 2030
In 1992, it was decided that the developed countries phase out HCFCs by 2030, freeze methyl bromide by 1995 and that the phase out of CFCs be brought forward to 1996." -
Agreement reward fund
"In 1993, the Meeting of the Parties, held in Bangkok, agrees to a replenishment of the Multilateral Fund - US$455 million for 1994 - 1996." -
Recommended for tougher controls
"Halons are phased out by industrialized countries. UNEP Assessment Panels recommend tougher controls on methyl bromide." -
Help offered to those with trouble phasing out of CFCs
"Some countries, the Russian Federation and others, report an inability to phase out CFCs by 1996 due to their internal problems. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) offers to help them. Developing countries agree to phase out methyl bromide by 2010." -
Funds given to the USA
"The Meeting of the Parties held in Costa Rica, approves the replenishment of the Multilateral Fund and gives US$466 million for 1997 - 1999." -
Free from CFCs
Industrialized countries -
No methyl bromide
Industrialized countries agree to phase out methyl bromide by 2005. Developing countries will phase out the same by 2015." -
CFCs exports
"Licensing for the import and export of CFCs was introduced."
