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Sustainable cooling is achievable
BELGIUM: Sustainable cooling is achievable but, according to the head of EPEE, there’s a gap between science, policy and people that needs to be closed as a matter of urgency….
Daikin adopts R32 for key US products
USA: Daikin is to widen the adoption of lower GWP refrigerant R32 by developing ducted and ductless residential, light-commercial, and applied air…
CCAC calls to accelerate HFC reductions
USA: Members of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) have agreed to accelerate efforts to reduce short-lived climate pollutants like HFCs…
Cool Coalition agrees major push on cooling efficiency
USA: The Cool Coalition has announced major new commitments to efficient, climate-friendly cooling with governments promising national cooling plans, leading companies pledging…
Dutch plan crackdown on illegal HFC trade
NETHERLANDS: The Dutch government’s human environment and transport inspectorate has pinpointed reducing greenhouse gas emissions and halting the illegal trade in HFCs…
Honeywell partners with Sporlan on R466A refrigerant
USA: The Sporlan Division of controls and components manufacturer Parker Hannifin has given the thumbs up to R466A, Honeywell’s yet to be…
UN secretary-general calls for greater action on cooling
USA: UN secretary-general António Guterres has called for all nations to develop National Cooling Action Plans to deliver efficient and sustainable cooling….
Suspended sentence for illegally importing R22
BULGARIA: A Macedonian national has received a suspended six month prison sentence and a fine of around €500.00 for attempting to import…
Dave Ball RIP
UK: Dave Ball, one of the UK’s most respected refrigeration engineers, has died at the age of 72, following a sudden Illness….
Trane buys Arctic Chiller Group
USA: Trane has acquired Arctic Chiller Group, the Ontario-based HVAC manufacturer, specialising in air- and water-cooled chillers for commercial HVAC and process…