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2780526 
Journal Article 
Halocarbons and global warming, II 
Kroeze, C; Rejinders, L 
1992 
1 
Science of the Total Environment
ISSN: 0048-9697
EISSN: 1879-1026 
BIOSIS/92/15633 
112 
2-3 
2-3 
English 
BIOSIS COPYRIGHT: BIOL ABS. Halocarbons, especially the widely used fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and chlorobromocarbons (halons), contribute both to the deterioration of the ozone layer and the greenhouse effect. The use of CFCs and halons, however, will be restricted in the near future. Hydro(chloro)fluorocarbons (H(C)FCs), which are less of a threat to the ozone layer, are expected to replace CFCs and halons. This study investigates the impact of CFCs, halons and H(C)FCs on global warming using an improved 0-dimensional computer model. The results indicate that implementation of the renewed Monteral Protocol may result in an equilibrium temperature increase at the earth's surface of 0.38-0.75� C by 2100 when H(C)FCs are used unrestrictedly to replace CFCs and halons. This warming can be reduced by 40% by better housekeeping, recycling or destruction of halocarbon wastes. A phase-out of HCFCs by 2035, which is under discussion as an additional measure to protect the ozone layer, co