In this issue: 1- New Index Provides Benchmark for Atmospheric Greenhouse Gases 2- Melanoma, a Rising Threat to Children 3- Airlines Chart a New Course to Manage Halons for Critical Fire-fighting Applications 4- New Ozone Hole over Czech Republic and Germany and Neighbouring Areas Poses Health Risk 5- Hungary meets EU regulations protecting the ozone layer Special announcement: The 2006 Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award