HANNOVER, Germany - Over here, European manufacturers and contractors are declaring victory in at least one battle of the two-fold war against ozone depletion and global warming.
In statements issued in conjunction with the annual International Trade Fair for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Ventilation (IKK), an organization of German contractors said the Montreal and Kyoto protocols regarding the phaseout of CFCs and HCFCs, and compliance with those declarations, have provided "protection for the ozone layer." But, the officials noted, "the environmental policy scene in Europe remains in motion," with "the key area being climate protection."