Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Ozone hole gases on the rise
22 October 2015
Ozone hole gases on the rise
Two of the gases that deplete the ozone layer above New Zealand are on the rise, says Labour’s Environment spokesperson Megan Woods.
“Emissions of HCFCs, used as a coolant in old fridges and air conditioning units, has risen to 10.3 tonnes, the first increase since 2007.
“Methyl Bromide which is used in fumigating export logs has been trending upwards since 2009 and has risen again. The Government has been involved in long negotiations with China to stop this fumigation process.
“This is depressing news especially for New Zealand which is the most affected by a hole in the ozone layer.
“The world banned aerosol CFCs 25 years ago with the landmark Montreal Protocol. This averted an epidemic of skin cancers and food shortages in New Zealand.
“Now in spite of Montreal we are faced with a further increase in HCFCs when this gas was supposed to be largely phased out by the end of 2014.
“The Government must act to ensure we are eliminating the use of these ozone depleting gases before the ozone layer is damaged again,” says Megan Woods.
ends
Gordon Campbell: On How US Courts Are Helping Donald Trump Steal The Mid-Terms
NZ National Party: Judith Collins’ Valedictory Speech
Forest And Bird: Government Biodiversity Credit Scheme Welcomed As Opportunity For Restoration
Office of the Ombudsman: Ombudsman Publishes Findings On Ministry Of Education Sensitive Claims Scheme
Nelson City Council: Mayor Welcomes Auditor-General Decision Not To Prosecute Councillor
Johnnie Freeland: Ko Tātou Tātou - Climate Action In Aotearoa Begins With Relationship
Zero Waste Network Aotearoa: Container Return Scheme Bill Would Double Recycling Rates And Put Money Back In Households
