Safeguarding the ozone layer and the global climate system : issues related to hydrofluorocarbons and perfluorocarbons

This IPCC/TEAP Special Report provides information relevant to decision-making in regard to safeguarding the ozone layer and the global climate system. It will be invaluable for researchers, policy-makers and engineers in academia, government, environmental organizations, and industry.
Summary for policymakers -- Technical summary -- 1. Ozone and Climate: A Review of Interconnections -- 2. Chemical and Radiative Effects of Halocarbons and Their Replacement Compounds -- 3. Methodologies -- 4. Refrigeration -- 5. Residential and Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating -- 6. Mobile Air Conditioning -- 7. Foams -- 8. Medical aerosols -- 9. Fire protection -- 10. Non-Medical Aerosols, Solvents, and HFC-23 -- 11. HFCs and PFCs: Current and Future Supply, Demand and Emissions, plus Emissions of CFCs, HCFCs and Halons -- Annex 1. Authors and Reviewers -- Annex 2. Glossary -- Annex 3. Acronyms and abbreviations -- Annex 4. Units -- Annex 5. Major Chemical Formulae and Nomenclature -- Annex 6. List of Major IPCC Reports.

x, 478 p.

Includes bibliographical references.

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