Terming India's proposal to amend the Montreal protocol as "unambitious", the Delhi-based green body CSE released a proposal that allows cutting of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) consumption by 82 per cent.

The proposal by green advocacy group Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) allows cutting of HFC consumption by 82 per cent from a business-as-usual scenario where as the Indian proposal allows only about 55 per cent.

HFCs are super greenhouse gases introduced in response to the phase out of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) under the Montreal Protocol. They are primarily used as coolants in refrigerators and air-conditioners.

CSE's deputy director general Chandra Bhushan said in a statement that, "Our proposal allows cutting of HFC consumption by 82 per cent from a business-as-usual scenario, allows equitable consumption and reduction of HFCs in developed and developing countries and a clear logic for transfer of finance and technology from developed and developing countries.

"It also addresses the issue of improving energy efficiency of refrigerators and air conditioners, which is very important for countries like India."..............Read more

Source web page: The Economic Times