[wanabidii] Press Releases: Hydrofluorocarbons to be Addressed Under the Montreal Protocol

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Hydrofluorocarbons to be Addressed Under the Montreal Protocol 11/05/2015 08:02 PM EST Hydrofluorocarbons to be Addressed Under the Montreal Protocol Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC November 5, 2015 Today the United States joined countries around the world to open a new chapter in the fight against climate change. Together, we have agreed on a way forward to address the rapidly growing use and production of harmful hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a particularly potent greenhouse gas that plays a major role in driving global climate change. At the 27th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in Dubai, nations from around the world committed to address HFCs under the agreement and work toward an amendment in 2016. This is a major accomplishment. The Montreal Protocol is among the most successful multilateral environmental treaties in history. Amending it to include HFCs could set a course for actions that would avoid 0.5C of warming by the end of the century. The progress in Dubai also indicates that the world is ready for a new chapter in the fight against climate change. In agreeing to address HFCs together, we have laid the groundwork for even greater co-operation toward a successful outcome in Paris - and the entire planet will be better off for it. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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