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Daikin: “R32 alternative some years away”
JAPAN: Daikin has confirmed its intention to research a lower GWP alternative to R32 but says it will likely be some years…
MEHITS offers lower GWP refrigerants on chillers
EUROPE: Chemours says that Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems SpA (MEHITS) is to offer its lower GWP refrigerants R454B and…
EIA calls for better monitoring of ODS emissions
USA: The Environmental Investigation Agency has called for greater monitoring capacity and enforcement of the Montreal Protocol after a new report confirmed…
Women more productive at warmer temperatures
USA: Not for the first time, a new study has found that men and women require different temperatures to work effectively. …
Scientists pinpoint major source of CFC11 emissions
UK: An international team of atmospheric scientists has pinpointed eastern China as the major source of the rise in emissions of ozone…
Users warned of forthcoming R404A refrigerant ban
UK: DEFRA has issued warnings of new F-gas rules that will ban virgin high GWP refrigerants, like R404A, in systems of 40…
Global air conditioning sales reach $103bn
UK: Global sales of air conditioners rose to 141 million units last year, valuing the market at US$103bn, according to the most…
Daikin looks to replace R32 in 2023
JAPAN: Daikin hopes to introduce a low GWP refrigerant replacement for the current R32 in air conditioners in 2023….
Daikin reports six years of sales and profit increases
JAPAN: Daikin has reported record sales and operating profit for the sixth consecutive term….
Flammable refrigerant limits approved in recount
SWITZERLAND: In a remarkable recount, the IEC has now voted to accept a new standard which will increase the flammable refrigerant charge…