Tag: climate

Meeting the Moment

Securing the Montreal Protocol’s Legacy in this Decisive Decade for Climate Action

Read EIA’s briefing with recommendations on key issues to be discussed at the 35th Meeting of the Parties (MOP35) in Nairobi, which can shape the Montreal Protocol’s legacy in delivering emission reductions during this decisive decade for climate action.

F-Gases at the Fenceline

Exposing The Fluorochemical Production Sector’s Undisclosed Emissions

EIA investigators detected emissions of substances that pose serious concerns for human health and the environment at the fencelines of major fluorochemical production facilities in the United States.

Investing in the Montreal Protocol to Tackle the Climate Crisis

EIA Briefing to the 45th Open-Ended Working Group of the Montreal Protocol, 3-7 July, 2023

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), “deep, rapid and sustained reductions” of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) alongside rapid reductions of CO2 emissions are needed if we are to have any chance of limiting warming to 1.5°C or even 2°C. Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS – CFCs, halons, HCFCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are […]

Crime and Crime Again

The long-standing illegal trade in substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

EIA has been investigating and documenting the illegal trade in ozone-depleting substances (ODS) since the mid-1990s, providing unprecedented insights into the dynamics of this multi-million dollar environmental crime, including the shifting smuggling routes and methods used to evade detection. This briefing describes the long history of illegal ODS trade and, more, recently hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). It […]

Happy Earth Day 2023

 We invite you to be a part of EIA’s efforts to protect the planet by supporting our Forest, Climate, and Wildlife conservation work. Your contribution can play a crucial role in protecting the natural world from illegal logging, poaching, and other environmental crimes. By working together, we can help preserve old-growth forests, safeguard endangered […]

Climate Polluter Alert for Community Ice Rinks

Comparing Natural vs. Synthetic Coolants in Canada

Has your community ice rink been told synthetic coolants like Opteon are “environmentally friendly?” Community ice rinks throughout North America are the targets of climate misinformation and greenwashing by companies seeking to profit by encouraging a switch to synthetic coolants which dramatically warm the planet and contain “forever chemicals.” Synthetic coolants, known as HFCs or […]