The annual international conference on climate change came to a close on Friday, November 22, 2013 in Warsaw. Despite promises to consider phasing down HFCs under the Montreal Protocol in October, India rejected the US/EU proposal to do just that. While the London based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) blames both… read more
The Dirty Dozen: The Failure of Supermarkets to do Their Part
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are all reminded to be thankful for what we have. Supermarkets should use this time to take a look at their commitments and take steps to improve their past (in)actions. Nearly three years ago on Thanksgiving day 2010, it is rumored that Muhtar Kent, the CEO… read more
A spirited Indian debate on joining action on HFC’s under the Montreal Protocol
News of an apparent backsliding on an Indian commitment to join a US and Chinese initiative to curb HFC emissions under the Montreal Protocol (which was originally designed to combat ozone depletion) comes in the middle of a robust debate within policy circles in India. Arun Mohan Sukumar writing in… read more