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Environment MEPs adopted their position to further cut down emissions of substances that damage the ozone layer, in line with the European Green Deal and international agreements.

The refrigeration and air conditioning sector weighs by about 20% on global electricity consumptions, representing almost 8% of global greenhouse emissions. The latter are given by 37% by direct emissions caused by fluorinated gases whereas 63% by indirect emissions for the electric energy production.

The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has today agreed to an “ambitious” revision of the F-gas regulation (517/2014) despite industry concerns that the proposals are unrealistic and jeopardise climate targets.

Rhoss introduce the new range with natural refrigerant R290: POKER290, high-temperature and low GWP reversible heat pumps with scroll compressor.

Daikin has is releasing a new range of air-cooled scroll chillers featuring refrigerant R-32. This new series is the second generation of Daikin R-32 chillers, a range of products that set a new standard for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in the HVAC industry in 2018 when they were first launched. The new Series is now available in both standard cooling only version (EWAT-B-C) and hydronic free cooling version (EWFT-B-C).

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) supports Turkmenistan in reducing the consumption of ozone-depleting substances, Communications Officer of the UNIDO Charles Arthur.

The Montreal Protocol, to which St Kitts and Nevis is party, addresses Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and is a landmark environmental agreement that controls the manufacture and the use of man-made chemicals that, in turn, damages the ozone layer which is a protective shield from the harmful radiation of the sun to humans and the environment.

A new Galaxy+ multidecks combine gorgeous design with an energy efficient cooling system.

Williams Refrigeration has launched a new model in its range of Under Broiler Counters, model UBC16 to provide chefs with refrigerated storage right in the cookline. The low-height counter unit can hold weights of 279kg, allowing prime cooking equipment like chargrills and griddles to be installed on top of them. This helps to maximise the use of space in smaller environments without compromising on the safety of ingredients. Its dimensions are 1600mm wide x 782mm deep x 546mm high, with a generous capacity of 266 litres.

Honeywell announced that Food City has installed Honeywell’s Solstice N71 (R-471A) refrigerant in its Kodak, Tennessee, store. The solution is being used to cool the store’s beverage line-up while helping increase energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

The northeast African State of Eritrea has become the latest country to ratify the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFC refrigerants.

Indonesia ratified the Kigali Amendment on December 14, 2022, through Presidential Regulation Number 129 of 2022 concerning the ratification of the amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, Kigali, 2016. Indonesia has affirmed its commitment to implementing the Kigali Amendment, which prescribes a reduction in the use and production of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), from March 14, 2023, to help tackle climate change.

China has been one of the world’s leading automotive markets for many years, with more than 408 million vehicles on its roads in August 2022. At the same time, China is actively limiting car exhaust emissions and gradually tightening restrictions on them.

As the US moves to phase down HFC refrigerants, Johnson Controls has launched its first chillers using lower GWP refrigerants R454B and R1234ze in the USA.

The International Energy Agency estimated that greenhouse gas emissions from MAC systems globally were around 420 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2015. That was about 1 percent of global energy-related CO₂ emissions that year. However, if not improved, MAC systems will become a larger share of the climate impacts of vehicles in the years ahead, as we decarbonize the fuels they run on and other components.

A number of HFC refrigerants and low GWP HFO alternatives could be banned under new PFAS chemical restrictions proposed to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

The first refrigerant destruction facility in New Zealand is to be built in Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island.

Researchers at Chicago University have designed a building material that changes its infrared colour and how much heat it absorbs or emits based on the outside temperature.

Boasting high refrigeration capacities, demonstrated fuel savings of 20-25% and reduced emissions for greater sustainability and regulatory compliance, Carrier Transicold’s new X4™ 7700 trailer refrigeration unit is now available through the company’s North America dealer network.

Engie New Ventures, the energy provider’s venture capital subsidiary, has invested in Alpinov X, a Grenoble-based start-up using water as the refrigerant in a new cooling technology.