2. Evolution of the situation. Ozone and greenhouse effect

2.1 Destruction of the ozone layer

Decisions taken to eradicate chlorine-containing fluids appear to be bearing fruit. The latest measurements show a halt in destruction, and experts expect the ozone layer to recover between 2065 and 2080.

Data from the IPCC Fourth assessment report 2007 ( § 7) (table 5 ) show that between 1998 and 2005 :

a slight reduction (– 1%) in CFC content;
a 33% increase in HCFC content, which is still present in over 50% of installations today;...

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Bibliography

(1) - UNEP - Refrigeration drive sustainable development. - Rapport IIF, UNEP (2007).
(2) - IPCC - Fourth Assesment report (2007).
(3) - Rapport sur les frigorigènes....

Events

IIF working group conferences on phase-change grouts and materials (PCM), plant load reduction (RCR), magnetic cooling http://www.iifiir.org

Standards and norms

Appendix E: Refrigeration systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements (Appendix E: Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements) - NF EN 378-1.2.3.4 - 04-08

Regulations

Regulation (EC) 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of September 16, 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer.

Regulation (EC) 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of May 17, 2006 on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases, Environment Code, articles R 543-75 to R 543-123 on ozone-depleting substances.

Regulation CE 1516/2007 included...