LEED Green Associate Practice Test

What international agreement is responsible for phasing out harmful refrigerants?

1. Paris Agreement

2. Montreal Protocol

3. COPENHAGAN Accord

4. Kyoto Protocol

The correct answer is: Montreal Protocol

The Montreal Protocol is the international agreement specifically established to address the depletion of the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of various substances known to be responsible for ozone depletion, including harmful refrigerants such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). This treaty, which was adopted in 1987, has been highly successful in its mission and has led to significant reductions in the use of these substances, contributing greatly to the recovery of the ozone layer. The other agreements mentioned focus on different environmental issues. The Paris Agreement primarily targets greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, while the Kyoto Protocol also addresses emissions reductions but does not specifically target refrigerants. The COPENHAGEN Accord, while related to climate change, does not directly address the phasing out of harmful substances like refrigerants. Thus, the correct association with refrigerants is indeed the Montreal Protocol.