The pact struck in Kigali yesterday will have rich counties begin the process of cutting use off the gases that do more damage to the environment than half a billion motor cars.

World leaders hail the agreement by more than 150 countries to cut the use of HFC, the fastest growing greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners.

US Secretary of State John Kerry says: “It’s an historic breakthrough and it can reduce the warming of the planet by a half a degree centigrade.

Conservation groups have reservations, however, saying too many concessions have been made to developing countries like India which will stop using HFCs only in 2028

The post Greenhouse gas deal seen as historic breakthrough appeared first on Jean-Jacques Cornish.