CFCs were banned under the Montreal Protocol. Parties to the Montreal Protocol are expected to adopt a resolution similar to the one adopted in Buenos Aires and could eventually lead to its involvement in global warming issues and an outright ban on HFCs. If this occurs it would spell trouble for the developing countries that have been encouraged to use HFCs as CFC substitutes.
Refrigeration is vital to the health and well being of people living in developing countries.
In 1999 the developing countries will be required to begin phasing out the use of CFCs. Any investments in HFCs that may have already been made would be wasted if they are banned under the Montreal Protocol. Senator Hagel s remarks were echoed by the executive vice president of the American Petroleum Institute, William O Keefe, who called for a new framework for reducing greenhouse gases. E-Mail Us Views expressed on this website and linked to this website are for consideration and are not necessarily the views of the Cooler Heads Coalition or the National Consumer Coalition. This site is designed and maintained by Rich Zipperer .