Avipsa Mahapatra

Climate Campaign Director @EIAenvironment exposing enviro crime & changing global policy to fight #climatecrisis

[Avipsa Mahapatra @avipsa_m]

BREAKING New atmospheric study @nature confirms @EIAEnvironment investigations that large % of banned #ozone & #climate destroying CFC-11 #emissions were coming from provinces in #China where we interviewed rogue factories last year & got photos+ foam samples that tested positive

[NYT Climate @nytclimate]

The ozone layer, which protects people from harmful UV radiation, is threatened by new emissions of CFC-11, an ozone-destroying gas. Where is the gas coming from? China, scientists say. https://t.co/bfgLnWwPyV

[Environmental Investigation Agency U.S. @EIAEnvironment]

In a new Opinion piece @SCMPNews, our Climate Campaign Director, @avipsa_m, highlights the pivotal role the Montreal Protocol can play to address these massive emissions. https://t.co/59Wtrwo0kV

[Climate & Clean Air Coalition @CCACoalition]

Lifecycle refrigerant management (LRM) is crucial for reducing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) because it addresses the entire lifecycle of refrigerants, from production to disposal.

@avipsa_m, Climate Campaign Director at EIA, reflects on Lifecycle Refrigerant Management (LRM) and finance at #COP13MOP36.

[Avipsa Mahapatra @avipsa_m]

The @CCACoalition 2024 super pollutant ministerial soirée makes the case for urgent action on super pollutants to avoid the worst of the climate crisis, including focused action on methane and nitrous oxide emission reductions. #NYCClimateWeek

[Environmental Investigation Agency U.S. @EIAEnvironment]

Today, the @EPA finalized a new rule to reduce damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

“This landmark rule solidifies a strong regulatory foundation to drastically cut emissions…” says our Climate Campaign Director, @avipsa_m. https://t.co/39Lecliuco

[James Medlock @jdcmedlock]

I love when we solve international coordination problems so effectively that conservatives think the problem was a hoax the whole time

[Environmental Investigation Agency U.S. @EIAEnvironment]

New @NatureClimate paper confirming a significant dip in atmospheric levels of superpolluting HCFCs is a "testament to the power of international cooperation," Climate Campaign Director @avipsa_m tells @washingtonpost, "but the work is not done."
https://t.co/gKgZqp2WpZ

[Environmental Investigation Agency U.S. @EIAEnvironment]

“As long as there is demand, you leave the door open for smuggling,” says @avipsa_m, our Climate Campaign Director, for @FastCompany. “The biggest thing we can do is go to climate-friendly substances that obliterate demand for climate-damaging gases.”

https://t.co/vfCpZPrtm7

[Environmental Investigation Agency U.S. @EIAEnvironment]

#SXSW2024 attendees: delve into the importance of transparency and accountability in achieving net-zero by 2050 with our Climate Campaign Director @avipsa_m and @WScottTew of @Trane_Tech today: https://t.co/HkKCc02g89

[Avipsa Mahapatra @avipsa_m]

Breaking: first prosecution in the illegal trade of HFCs! Definitely not the last. Read more in this @washingtonpost story

[Environmental Investigation Agency U.S. @EIAEnvironment]

In the first prosecution related to the 2020 AIM Act, a California man has been arrested for illegally smuggling hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants into the U.S., violating regulations to curb the use of these super-polluting greenhouse gases: https://t.co/kpY6AmRqFP

[Avipsa Mahapatra @avipsa_m]

Better late than never!

[PfoaProject NY @pfoaprojectny1]

"Alongside the proliferating number of US states tackling the #PFAS crisis, the US Federal Government is also intensifying its efforts. Nearly two dozen Federal agencies and offices are now involved in PFAS-related activities"

[Avipsa Mahapatra @avipsa_m]

Time to prioritize Indigenous rights and environment protection over these *bad prospects*!

[Environmental Investigation Agency U.S. @EIAEnvironment]

Our new report reveals a speculative gold rush run by a network of over 450 Canadian companies. While they reap the rewards of prospecting, downstream communities are stuck with all the risks. Learn more about these Bad Prospects here: https://t.co/ECtP0NYeEv

[Environmental Investigation Agency U.S. @EIAEnvironment]

“Every technician, in working on one air conditioning unit, can prevent 5 tons of CO2e - these are climate jobs” @avipsa_m moderating our #COP28 expert panel on opportunities for #sustainablecooling in the Global South and the intersections of cooling and social justice.

[NRDC India @NRDC_India]

@avipsa_m of @EIAenvironment emphasized on choosing cooling solutions with the least climate-damaging impact, enforcing protocols effectively, and ensuring financial commitments for a sustainable future

[Cool Coalition @ActOnCooling]

🌍 Exciting News! 🚀 The #GlobalCoolingPledge page is LIVE📜! Explore national & subnational pledges, endorsed countries, supporters, and guidelines to join the movement for a cooler, sustainable future. 🌿💙

Explore Now: https://t.co/wPAWzTvQBt… 📷

#ClimateActionNow 🚨

[Environmental Investigation Agency U.S. @EIAEnvironment]

EIA holding industry accountable and asking companies how they plan to go ‘beyond words’ at a panel on “Decarbonizing Industry and #GlobalCoolingPledge: The Way Forward” at #COP28 #CoolCOP28

[Environmental Investigation Agency U.S. @EIAEnvironment]

“A treaty is only as successful as its well implementation. #KigaliAmendment can only achieve the 0.5 degree avoidance if it’s implemented and enforced.” @avipsa_m, EIA’s Climate Campaign Director at #COP28

[Environmental Investigation Agency U.S. @EIAEnvironment]

“This Pledge is a recognition of the significance of the cooling sector’s contribution to climate change and the unquestionable need to phase out HFCs, especially as we look to enhance cooling access in a warming world,” says @avipsa_m, EIA US Climate Campaign Director.

[Clean Cooling Collaborative @CleanCoolCollab]

We are pleased to see the international community recognize the urgent need for action on cooling & strongly endorse the implementation of the #GlobalCoolingPledge.

We are committed to collaborating with @ActOnCooling & other stakeholders.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/SrV1MDBjH7

[Avipsa Mahapatra @avipsa_m]

#LiveNow #COP28UAE @ClimateEnvoy at official launch of the #GlobalCoolingPledge calls on countries yet to ratify #KigaliAmendment to do so & hopes for an expedited HFC phasedown. “Shame on us” if we don’t take the opportunity for action.
#sustainablecooling #montrealprotocol

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

What do you know about “Keeping it Chill?” The latest UNEP report, launched at #COP28, outlines how to cut emissions across the cooling sector in the face of the accelerating #ClimateCrisis and rising temperatures.

Live launch event: https://t.co/VyRPgRcS8D